Properties of Waves

Front

What type of wave is sound?

Back

Mechanical waves.

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a certain point?

Back

Frequency.

Front

Which wave has a greater frequency, A or B?

Back

A.

Front

What kind of waves transfer energy?

Back

All of the above (Mechanical waves and Electromagnetic waves).

Front

What is the distance between two waves called?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = Frequency × Wavelength.

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What are electromagnetic waves?

Back

Waves that can travel through a vacuum and do not require a medium.

Front

What is an example of a mechanical wave?

Back

Sound waves.