3.1 Waves

Front

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

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle motion parallel to wave direction?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the term for the material through which a wave travels?

Back

Medium

Front

What is transferred through waves?

Back

Energy

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What type of wave does not require a medium to travel?

Back

Electromagnetic wave

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in a given time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the formula to calculate wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = Frequency x Wavelength