Waves

Front

A Mechanical Wave needs a _____________ to travel.

Back

Medium

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle movement parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal Wave

Front

Sound is an example of what type of Mechanical Wave?

Back

Longitudinal

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle movement perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

Which wave has the highest frequency: Wave 1, Wave 2, Wave 3, or Wave 4?

Back

Wave 1 (assuming Wave 1 is the closest to the source of vibration).

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the height of a wave from the rest position to the crest called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the speed of a wave if its wavelength is 2 meters and its frequency is 3 Hz?

Back

Speed = Wavelength x Frequency = 2m x 3Hz = 6 m/s

Front

What is the formula to calculate the speed of a wave?

Back

Speed = Wavelength x Frequency