Waves and Wave Properties

Front

What is the distance between two identical points on a wave called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

Front

In which medium do mechanical waves usually travel fastest?

Back

Solids

Front

What are waves that require a medium to travel through called?

Back

Mechanical waves

Front

Which wave has the shortest wavelength in a given set of waves?

Back

The wave labeled C.

Front

What is the definition of amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance a point on a wave moves from its rest position.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What type of waves do not require a medium to travel?

Back

Electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in waves?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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.