Wave Properties STEMscopedia

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes how waves transfer energy?

• Waves transfer energy by moving matter from one place to another.

• Waves transfer energy without transferring matter the entire distance.

• Waves do not transfer energy at all.

• Waves transfer energy only through solids.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves.

Drag and Drop

The top of the wave is called the

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and the bottom of the wave is called the ​

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. The ​

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is the vertical distance from the equilibrium to the crest of a wave. The ​ ​

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is the distance between consecutive crests or troughs. The ​

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is a measure of the number of times a wave cycles per second.

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crest

trough

amplitude

wavelength

frequency

Open Ended

Explain how amplitude and frequency affect the energy and characteristics of a wave. Use examples from sound waves to support your answer.