waves and wave properties

Front

What are the characteristics of transverse waves?

Back

Transverse waves have crests and troughs.

Front

How does amplitude affect wave properties?

Back

Compared to wave A, wave D has the same wavelength but a smaller amplitude.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that move past one spot in a second.

Front

How can you determine which wave has the greatest frequency in a diagram?

Back

The wave with the most cycles in a given time period has the greatest frequency.

Front

What happens to frequency if the wavelength of a wave increases?

Back

If the wavelength of a wave increases, the frequency will decrease.

Front

Define wavelength in the context of waves.

Back

Wavelength is the distance between successive crests or troughs of a wave.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

The two main types of waves are transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

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.