Properties of waves
Define the wavelength of a wave?
The wavelength of a wave is the distance between two crests.
What are some examples of mechanical waves?
Sound waves, water waves, and Seismic waves
Define Electromagnetic Waves?
Electromagnetic waves are waves that can travel through empty space and matter.
Where is the speed of sound faster in?
Solids
What are the properties of a wave?
Wavelength, Frequency, amplitude, speed
What are sound waves?
Sound waves are longitudinal waves that travels in solids, liquids, and gases
How do we hear sounds?
Sound waves make our eardrums vibrate.
What can sound waves not travel through?
Vacuum
What is the highest point of a wave?
The crest or peak.
Define Frequency?
Frequency is the number of complete wave (Oscillation) per second.
What are some examples of Electromagnetic waves?
Radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet waves, x-rays, Gamma waves.
What are types of medium does sound need to travel?
Air, water, Solid material.
What is a trough?
A trough is the lowest point of a wave.
Define Mechanical waves?
A transfer through a medium
What type of waves can travel through empty space?
Electromagnetic waves
Which one is faster the speed of light or the speed of sound?
The speed of light.
What is the top of a wave called?
The Crest or peak
What is the difference between a Sound wave and a Light wave?
Sound waves are longitudinal waves that travels in solids, liquid and gases and light waves cannot
Where does Ultraviolet waves come from?
The sun.
What is the highest speed that can be reached in the universe?
The speed of light.