Physics 6.1.1

Question 1

What are ‘Waves’?

Answer 1

Waves are Repeated Vibrations that Transfer Energy.

Question 2

What are the 2 Types of Waves? (2)

Answer 2

-Transverse.

-Longitudinal.

Question 3

What are ‘Transverse Waves’?

Answer 3

Waves where the Points along its Length Vibrate at 90’ to the Direction of Energy Transfer.

Question 4

For Transverse Waves, the Energy Transfer is ___ to Wave Motion.

Answer 4

Perpendicular.

Question 5

Transverse Waves Transfer Energy, but not the ___ of the Medium.

Answer 5

Particles.

Question 6

Transverse Waves can Move in ___ & on the Surfaces of ___, but not inside ___ or ___.

Answer 6

Solids, Liquids, Liquids, Gases.

Question 7

Some Transverse Waves can Move in… (4)

Answer 7

-Solids.

-Liquids.

-Gases.

-Vacuums.

Question 8

What do you call the Highest Point on a Wave?

Answer 8

Peak / Crest.

Question 9

What do you call the Lowest Point on a Wave?

Answer 9

Trough.

Question 10

What are ‘Longitudinal Waves’?

Answer 10

Waves where the Points Along it’s Length Vibrate Parallel to the Direction of Energy Transfer.

Question 11

For a Longitudinal Wave, the Energy Transfer is in the Same Direction as the…

Answer 11

Wave Motion.

Question 12

Longitudinal Waves Transfer Energy, but not the ___ of the Medium.

Answer 12

Particles.

Question 13

Longitudinal Waves can Move in… (3)

Answer 13

-Solids.

-Liquids.

-Gases.

Question 14

What can Longitudinal Waves not Move in?

Answer 14

Vacuums.

Question 15

The Key Features of a Longitudinal Wave are where the Points are… (2)

Answer 15

-Close Together, Called ‘Compressions’.

-Spaced Apart, Called ‘Rarefactions’.