1.1 Waves review

Front

What does the letter 'a' on a wave diagram represent?

Back

Crest

Front

What type of waves go back and forth, as shown in a diagram?

Back

Longitudinal waves

Front

What kind of waves are generated by earthquakes?

Back

Seismic waves

Front

What does the letter 'c' on a wave diagram represent?

Back

Amplitude

Front

Which wave has more energy: a wave with a larger amplitude or a wave with a smaller amplitude?

Back

A wave with a larger amplitude has more energy.

Front

What is the definition of a wave crest?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

Front

What is the definition of wave amplitude?

Back

The maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough of a wave.

Front

What are seismic waves?

Back

Waves that are generated by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, typically during an earthquake.

Front

What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

Back

Longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of wave travel, while transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.