16 questions
Definition: Crest
The highest point of a transverse wave
The lowest point of a transverse wave
The center of a transverse wave
The distance between two points on a wave
Definition: Trough
The center of a wave
The resting position of a wave
The lowest point of a transverse wave
The highest point of a transverse wave
What is the frequency of a wave?
# of oscillations produced in a certain amount of time
The distance the wave oscillates from it's resting position
The lowest point of a transverse wave
Resting point of a wave - no wave movement
What is the amplitude of a wave?
Where there is no wave movement
The distance the wave oscillates from it's resting position
A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another
The distance between two corresponding parts of a wave
What is a medium?
The lowest point of a transverse wave
The size of a wave
The middle of a wave
Matter through which a wave travels
What type of matter can waves travel through?
Solid
Liquid
Gas
All of the Above
If the wavelength of a wave increased, what would happen to the frequency?
decrease
increase
stay the same
What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"
amplitude
crest
trough
wavelength
What type of interference is represented in this diagram?
Constructive
Destructive
What type of interference is represented in the diagram?
Constructive
Destructive
Sound waves in musical instruments or tubes create standing waves that enhance which type of interference to make louder sounds?
Constructive
Destructive
What type of interference do noise cancelling headphones use?
Constructive Interference
Destructive Interference