Waves Review

Front

As the frequency of a wave traveling at constant speed increases, its __________ decreases.

Back

wavelength

Front

Identify the parts of the wave, #1 represents the wave's __________.

Back

wavelength

Front

In a longitudinal wave moving along a spring, areas where the coils are farthest apart are called __________.

Back

Rarefraction

Front

The distance between two corresponding parts of a wave is the wave’s __________.

Back

Wavelength

Front

Waves carry the energy from place to place. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

The distance between two corresponding points on consecutive waves, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

The maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from their rest position when a wave passes through.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, provided the speed of the wave remains constant.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.