Waves - INV 1

Front

What creates ocean waves?

Back

Ocean waves are created when wind blows across the surface of the ocean, transferring energy from the air to the water.

Front

What is the term for the distance between two points on a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

Which wave transfers more energy?

Back

Wave B transfers more energy than Wave A.

Front

What is the low point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

If two waves have the same speed, what can be said about their frequencies?

Back

If Wave E has a smaller frequency than Wave G, then Wave E has a smaller wavelength than Wave G.

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave move from their rest position.

Front

How does frequency relate to energy in waves?

Back

Higher frequency waves carry more energy than lower frequency waves.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

Front

What happens to the wavelength if the frequency of a wave increases while the speed remains constant?

Back

The wavelength decreases.