Y10 Waves Q2 2025 Revision Flashcard

Front

Which statement best defines a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy and information between two points without transferring matter

Front

In a transverse wave, how is the direction of vibration oriented relative to the direction the wave travels?

Back

Perpendicular (at 90°) to the wave’s travel direction

Front

Example of a transverse wave is?

Back

Water waves at the surface

Front

Which feature measures the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position in a transverse wave?

Back

Amplitude

Front

Which statement correctly describes longitudinal waves?

Back

Particle vibrations are along the same direction as the wave travels

Front

An example of a longitudinal wave is ?

Back

Sound waves

Front

A slinky demonstration shows alternating compressions and rarefactions moving to the right while particle vibrations are also horizontal. What type of wave is this and why?

Back

Longitudinal, because vibrations are along the direction of wave motion

Front

Which statement best defines amplitude for a wave?

Back

The maximum movement of particles from their rest position

Front

According to the provided diagram, what does wavelength represent?

Back

The horizontal distance between one crest and the next crest

Front

Frequency is measured in which unit?

Back

Hertz (Hz)