Unit 8 Waves Review

Front

What type of wave moves parallel to the direction of the wave?

Back

Longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

Which type of wave has the highest energy on the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

Gamma Rays have the highest energy on the EM Spectrum.

Front

What does the pitch of a sound depend on?

Back

The pitch of a sound depends on the frequency; greater frequency results in a higher pitch.

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

The highest point on a wave is called the crest.

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

The lowest point on a wave is called the trough.

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

The distance is called the wavelength.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough of a wave.

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a wave where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.