Wave Properties Flashcard

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a transverse wave?

Back

Crest

Front

Which type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

What is the term for the bending of a wave as it passes at an angle from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the term for the part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

All waves carry ________ as they travel from one place to another.

Back

energy

Front

What part is represented by the blue lines? Options: Crest, Resting Point, Wavelength, Amplitude

Back

Amplitude

Front

What property of the wave is represented by the letter "A"?

Back

wavelength

Front

This illustration shows three different waves traveling through the same medium. What can be inferred about the waves?

Back

The waves carry different amounts of energy.

Front

What is Part B (the spread out parts) called in this picture?

Back

Rarefaction