Explore Wave Properties and Characteristics

Front

What is the distance over which a wave's shape repeats?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What term describes allowing a wave to pass through?

Back

Transmit

Front

What type of signal is characterized by continuous values?

Back

Analog

Front

What is the rate at which a wave repeats?

Back

Frequency

Front

What term means to take in or soak up a wave?

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Absorb

Front

What is the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the bouncing back of a wave when it hits a barrier?

Back

Reflect

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in a wave?

Back

They are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

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Mechanical wave