Wave Basics
What type of wave does not require a medium to travel?
Which type of wave causes particles to vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?
TRANSVERSE WAVE
Which property of a wave is related to the number of waves passing a point in a given time?
FREQUENCY
Define wavelength and what is its symbol.
Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points on a wave that are in phase. Symbol: λ (lambda)
Name one example of a transverse wave.
Define frequency and its unit of measurement
Frequency is the number of waves passing a point in a given time. Unit: Hertz (Hz)
What determines the amplitude of a wave?
Maximum distance that a particle is displaced from its equilibrium position.
How do transverse waves differ from longitudinal waves?
Transverse waves cause particles to vibrate perpendicular to the wave's direction, while longitudinal waves cause particles to vibrate parallel to the wave's direction.
What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?
Frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional to each other.