Properties of Waves Review

Front

When frequency increases, wavelength __________

Back

decreases

Front

What is a medium?

Back

The substance a wave moves through

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Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two corresponding crests

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Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that moves energy from one place to another

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Front

When frequency increases, pitch __________

Back

increases

Front

What is frequency?

Back

The number of waves that pass each second, measured in Hertz (Hz)

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Front

What is amplitude?

Back

The height of a wave, determines the power of a wave

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Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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