Waves and Wave Properties

Front

What are rarefactions in longitudinal waves?

Back

Rarefactions are the parts of a longitudinal wave where the coils are spread apart.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle motion being perpendicular to energy motion?

Back

Transverse Wave.

Front

What is the highest part of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest.

Front

What are compressions in longitudinal waves?

Back

Compressions are the parts of a longitudinal wave where the coils are close together.

Front

What happens to the wavelength as the frequency of a wave decreases?

Back

The wavelength increases.

Front

Define a wave.

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

In transverse waves, particle motion is perpendicular to wave motion; in longitudinal waves, particle motion is parallel to wave motion.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from the rest position, indicating the wave's energy.