Wave Properties

Front

What do waves transfer from place to place?

Back

Energy

Front

Dolphins communicate underwater using sound waves. This is called _____________.

Back

Echolocation

Front

When more energy is added to a wave, its amplitude does what?

Back

Increases

Front

Why can't sound be heard in a vacuum?

Back

There are no particles.

Front

What happens to the ball placed inside the water wave machine?

Back

Stays in place.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What are sound waves?

Back

Waves that travel through air (or other mediums) and can be heard.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The height of the wave from its rest position, related to energy.

Front

What is a vacuum?

Back

A space that is empty of matter, including air.

Front

What is echolocation?

Back

A method used by animals like dolphins to locate objects by reflecting sound.