Wave Types and Wave Properties

Front

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

Back

wavelength

Front

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

Back

amplitude

Front

The highest point on a transverse wave is:

Back

the crest

Front

The lowest point on a transverse wave is the:

Back

trough

Front

The number of wavelengths that pass a point each second is:

Back

frequency.

Front

______ waves require a medium to pass energy.

Back

Mechanical

Front

When the frequency of a wave increases, what happens to the wavelength?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

Front

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

Back

4

Front

Which wave in the diagram has the longest wavelength?

Back

3

Front

Sound can travel through: solids, liquids, gases, or all of the above?

Back

all of the above.