Wave Terminology

Wave Terminology

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Physics

6th - 8th Grade

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Jennifer Nelson

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Transverse Wave

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Compressional Wave

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Crest

Back

The highest point of a wave.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Trough

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Amplitude

Back

The maximum extent of a vibration or displacement of a wave, measured from the resting point.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Frequency

Back

The number of waves that pass a fixed point in unit time.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Resting Point

Back

The position where the particles of the medium stay when there is no disturbance or wave.