Science 7 - Baehr - Waves

Front

What is the mathematical formula for wave speed?

Back

Front

What part of the wave is located at the highest point?

Back

Crest.

Front

What part of the wave is located at the lowest point?

Back

Trough.

Front

What is the distance from the rest position to the crest or trough?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

True/False: Mechanical Waves must travel through a medium.

Back

True.

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel?

Back

Mechanical wave.

Front

What is an example of a transverse wave?

Back

Light wave.