Waves and Sound

Front

What are waves that have vibrations that move perpendicular to the direction of the wave?

Back

Transverse Waves

Front

Which type of wave has the highest frequency?

Back

The wave labeled C has the highest frequency.

Front

What is the term for the moving black dot in a wave diagram?

Back

Anti-node

Front

Which wave has the largest wavelength?

Back

The wave labeled B has the largest wavelength.

Front

What type of interference occurs when two waves combine to form a larger wave?

Back

Constructive Interference

Front

What type of interference occurs when two waves combine to cancel each other out?

Back

Destructive Interference

Front

What is the medium in the context of waves?

Back

The medium is the substance through which a wave travels.

Front

What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

Back

In longitudinal waves, vibrations move parallel to the direction of the wave; in transverse waves, they move perpendicular.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.