Properties of Waves

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum height of a wave from its rest position, representing the energy of the wave.

Front

What direction do transverse waves carry energy?

Back

Transverse waves carry energy perpendicular to the direction the medium is moving.

Front

What is another name for wave height?

Back

Another name for wave height is amplitude.

Front

How is frequency defined in waves?

Back

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

Front

What direction do longitudinal waves carry energy?

Back

Longitudinal waves carry energy parallel to the direction the medium is moving.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves move parallel.