Wave Characteristics

Front

What axis does a longitudinal wave move along?

Back

x-axis

Front

What particles are affected by weak forces?

Back

quark particles

Front

What is the relationship between wave frequency and wavelength?

Back

inversely proportional

Front

What causes an object to become charged?

Back

an imbalance of protons and electrons

Front

If atoms are the building blocks of matter, what are the universal forces considered?

Back

the cement

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

What is the speed of a wave?

Back

The distance a wave travels per unit of time.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in a given period of time.