Waves

Front

The highest point of a wave above the line of origin.

Back

Crest

Front

The distance between two consecutive crests.

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the height of the wave?

Back

Amplitude

Front

A wave that moves matter and vibrates our eardrums so we can hear.

Back

Sound waves

Front

What type of wave is shown in the picture? (up and down)

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

What type of wave is shown in the picture?

Back

Longitudinal Wave

Front

Transverse waves are made up of...

Back

Crests and Troughs

Front

Which wave has the largest amplitude? Options: Green, Blue, Red

Back

Red

Front

The total number of waves produced in one second is called the ________ of the wave.

Back

Frequency

Front

What happens when you increase the amplitude of a sound?

Back

It makes the sound louder