3.1 and 3.2 Waves / Transverse Waves

Front

What are transverse waves?

Back

Transverse waves are waves in which the oscillations move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

Front

What is the main characteristic of transverse waves?

Back

The main characteristic of transverse waves is that the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

What is transferred through the movement of waves?

Back

Energy is transferred through the movement of waves.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two corresponding points on a wave, such as from crest to crest or trough to trough.

Front

What is frequency?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in a specific amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the wave's energy.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is the speed of a wave?

Back

The speed of a wave is the distance traveled by a wave in a given amount of time, calculated as speed = wavelength × frequency.