Understanding Wave Properties

What is the primary focus of Dr. Jeff Binnicker's introduction in the video?

• The types of waves in nature

• The uses of wave tanks

• The history of wave science

• The properties of waves

What happens to the ball when placed in the wave tank?

• It moves with the wave to the other side

• It sinks to the bottom

• It stays completely still

• It bobs up and down

What does the experiment with the ball demonstrate about waves?

• Waves can only move in one direction

• Only energy moves through waves, not matter

• Waves move matter from one place to another

• Waves can change the color of objects

What is the term for the distance between wave peaks?

• Amplitude

• Velocity

• Wavelength

• Frequency

How is amplitude defined in the context of waves?

• The speed at which a wave travels

• The height from the wave's peak to its resting point

• The distance from peak to peak

• The number of waves passing a point per second