Waves

Front

What are waves?

Back

Waves are a pattern of motion that transfer energy.

Front

Do waves transfer matter?

Back

No, waves do not transfer matter; they transfer energy.

Front

What is a medium in the context of sound waves?

Back

A medium is a substance through which sound travels, which can be a solid, liquid, or gas.

Front

What do waves transfer from place to place?

Back

Waves transfer energy.

Front

What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of wavelengths that pass a point per second.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

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

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave.

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

Can sound travel through open space?

Back

No, sound cannot travel through open space; it needs a medium.