Waves

Front

What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle movement parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What does the time taken for sonar waves to return to a submarine indicate?

Back

The distance of the object from the submarine

Front

What is the term for the distance between two corresponding parts of a wave, such as crest to crest?

Back

Wavelength

Front

Which type of wave has a greater frequency: radio waves or microwaves?

Back

Microwaves

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in waves?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What type of wave has crests and troughs?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What phenomenon occurs when waves bend around obstacles?

Back

Diffraction

Front

What is the term for the number of complete waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency