Transverse Waves

Front

What is the measurement of the distance the particles move from the resting point of the wave?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the matter (solid, liquid, or gas) through which waves can travel?

Back

Medium

Front

What shows the amplitude of a wave?

Back

A diagram of a wave showing the height from the resting position to the crest or trough.

Front

In a transverse wave, how do the particles move?

Back

Up and down, perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

What is the measurement of the length of a wave from one point of the wave to the next identical part of the wave?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the definition of a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

Front

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

Back

Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = Wavelength × Frequency.

Front

What is the difference between amplitude and wavelength?

Back

Amplitude measures the height of the wave, while wavelength measures the distance between successive crests or troughs.

Front

What happens to the amplitude of a wave as energy increases?

Back

The amplitude increases.