6B - Sound Waves & Doppler Effect

Front

What is a wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as from crest to crest or trough to trough.

Front

What type of waves require a medium to travel?

Back

Mechanical Waves.

Front

What is the term for the material through which a wave travels?

Back

Medium.

Front

Which type of wave is represented by an image showing oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse Wave.

Front

What is the highest point on a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest.

Front

What is the lowest point on a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough.

Front

What is the rest position in a wave?

Back

The position of the medium when there is no wave passing through it.

Front

What is the difference between mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves?

Back

Mechanical waves require a medium to travel, while electromagnetic waves do not.

Front

What is the Doppler Effect?

Back

The change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the wave source.

Front

How does the frequency of a wave relate to its wavelength?

Back

Higher frequency waves have shorter wavelengths, while lower frequency waves have longer wavelengths.