science test Flashcards
What is a wave?
A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.
True or False: Waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.
True
Fill in the blank: The height of a wave from its rest position to its crest is called the _______.
amplitude
What is the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave called?
wavelength
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of wave? A) Sound B) Light C) Gravity D) Color
D) Color
What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?
frequency
True or False: The speed of a wave is affected by the medium it travels through.
True
What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?
mechanical wave
Fill in the blank: The lowest point of a wave is called the _______.
trough
What is the formula to calculate wave speed?
Wave speed = frequency × wavelength
Multiple Choice: Which wave travels fastest in a vacuum? A) Sound B) Light C) Water D) Seismic
B) Light
True or False: Higher amplitude means a wave carries more energy.
True
What type of wave oscillates perpendicular to the direction of its travel?
transverse wave
Fill in the blank: _______ waves oscillate parallel to the direction of their travel.
Longitudinal
What is an example of a longitudinal wave?
Sound wave
