Intro to Waves

Front

What do all waves transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

What are the two types of waves?

Back

Longitudinal and Transverse

Front

What is the top of the wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the frequency of a wave?

Back

The number of complete waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What does wavelength represent in a wave?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough.

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel?

Back

Mechanical wave.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave where the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave where the particle movement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.