Wave Properties

Front

What is the height of a wave called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the distance between wave peaks called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What do waves transfer from place to place?

Back

Energy

Front

Which of these is true of sound waves?

Back

Require particles to work

Front

Dolphins communicate underwater using sound waves. This is called _____________.

Back

Echolocation

Front

What is the term for the distance a wave travels in one complete cycle?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the measure of how tall a wave is from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)