Classwork: Properties of Waves

Front

What type of wave is an X ray?

Back

Electromagnetic (EM)

Front

What is the relationship between energy and amplitude?

Back

Energy is directly proportional to the square of amplitude.

Front

What is the relationship between energy and frequency?

Back

Energy and frequency are directly proportional.

Front

Which of the following produces a louder sound?

Back

Both waves produce the same volume.

Front

Compared to Wave A, Wave B has a higher frequency. What other property does Wave B have?

Back

Higher energy.

Front

What are the two main categories of waves?

Back

Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is a mechanical wave?

Back

A wave that requires a medium to travel through.

Front

What is an electromagnetic wave?

Back

A wave that can travel through a vacuum and does not require a medium.

Front

Define amplitude in the context of waves.

Back

The maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

Front

How does frequency relate to the energy of a wave?

Back

Higher frequency means higher energy.