8 - Mechanical Waves

Front

What is the term for the number of wavelengths that pass a point each second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

Front

What are regular disturbances that carry energy through matter or space called?

Back

Wave

Front

In a wave diagram, which wave has the greatest wavelength?

Back

Wave 3

Front

Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave in a diagram?

Back

D

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What type of wave oscillates parallel to the direction of energy transfer?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What type of wave oscillates perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What is the time taken for one complete cycle of a wave called?

Back

Period