Understanding Waves

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A transfer of energy through vibration.

Front

Which type of wave vibrates perpendicular to its direction of travel?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

Which wave vibrates parallel to the direction of travel?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?
A. Sound waves
B. Compression waves
C. Light waves
D. Seismic P-waves

Back

Light waves

Front

True or false

Sound waves are transverse waves.

Back

False

Front

True or False

Amplitude is measured in Hertz (Hz).

Back

False

Front

True or false

One cycle means one complete up-and-down motion of a wave (case of transverse wave).

Back

True

Front

Back

1B, 2A, 3D, 4C

Front

1 Å (angstrom) is equal to __________ meters.

Back

10^-10 m

Front

A wave has a frequency of 5 Hz.
How many cycles does it complete in 10 seconds?

Back

50 cycles