Waves Vocab Basic Flashcard

Front

Highest point on a transverse wave?

Back

crest

Front

Lowest point on a transverse wave?

Back

trough

Front

Distance between repeating points on a wave (e.g., crest to crest)

Back

wavelength

Front

Max particle displacement from original position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

Wave requiring a medium?

Back

mechanical

Front

Wave that doesn't need a medium:

Back

transverse

Front

Transverse wave?

Back

Front

Longitudinal wave?

Back

Front

Wave with particle motion PARALLEL to wave motion

Back

Front

Wave with particle motion PERPENDICULAR to wave motion

Back