Physics: Waves

Front

What is a medium?

Back

Matter through which a wave travels.

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What property of a wave is represented by the letter 'A'?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

Definition: Crest

Back

The highest point of a transverse wave.

Front

What type of interference do noise cancelling headphones use?

Back

Destructive Interference.

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The distance the wave oscillates from its resting position.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two corresponding points on a wave.

Front

What is a trough?

Back

The lowest point of a transverse wave.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.

Front

What is constructive interference?

Back

When two waves meet and combine to make a larger wave.