Waves and Wave Properties

Front

A wave is a disturbance that transfers ________ from one place to another.

Back

Energy

Front

What types of waves can travel through empty space AND mediums?

Back

Electromagnetic

Front

Which of the following is a mechanical wave?

X-ray

,

Infrared

,

Radio waves

,

Sound

Back

Sound

Front

What medium do sound waves travel fastest through? Options: Solids, Liquids, Gases

Back

Solids

Front

The height of a wave from its resting point.

Back

Amplitude

Front

The length of a wave, from crest to crest or trough to trough.

Back

Wavelength

Front

The number of waves passing a given point each second is:
Options:

Frequency

,

Wave speed

,

Wavelength

,

Amplitude

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the correct formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency x wavelength

Front

As wavelength decreases, the crests of the wave:

• become wider
• become shorter
• get closer together
• get farther apart

Back

get closer together

Front

If a wave has a long wavelength, it will have __________ energy.

Back

Low