Wave Properties

Front

What are sound waves?

Back

Sound waves are vibrations that travel through a medium (like air, water, or solids) and require particles to move.

Front

What is the distance between wave peaks called?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave.

Front

What type of wave travels up and down?

Back

Transverse waves travel up and down, moving perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What happens to the amplitude of a wave when more energy is added?

Back

The amplitude of a wave increases when more energy is added.

Front

Why can't sound be heard in a vacuum?

Back

Sound cannot be heard in a vacuum because there are no particles to carry the sound waves.

Front

What is amplitude in wave properties?

Back

Amplitude is the height of a wave from its rest position to its peak.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the speed of sound in air?

Back

The speed of sound in air is approximately 343 meters per second at room temperature.

Front

What is a medium in the context of waves?

Back

A medium is the substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction of the wave.