Unit F1 Review

Front

What are waves that require a material to travel through called?

Back

Mechanical waves

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle displacement parallel to wave direction?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What does a short wavelength indicate about frequency?

Back

A high frequency

Front

How does the speed of mechanical waves change with temperature?

Back

Mechanical waves usually travel fastest as the temperature of the medium increases.

Front

What type of wave can travel through both matter and empty space?

Back

Electromagnetic wave

Front

What is the definition of a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Shorter wavelengths correspond to higher frequencies.

Front

What is an example of a mechanical wave?

Back

Sound waves are an example of mechanical waves.

Front

What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

Back

Approximately 343 meters per second.

Front

What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

Back

In longitudinal waves, particles move parallel to the wave direction; in transverse waves, particles move perpendicular.