Waves

Front

What is a disturbance that transfers energy?

Back

A wave.

Front

What is the term for the number of wave cycles passing a point in a given time?

Back

Frequency.

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough.

Front

What type of wave has particles that vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave motion?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What type of wave has particles that vibrate parallel to the direction of wave motion?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest.

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of points on a wave from the rest position?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

Back

They are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is the speed of a wave?

Back

The distance traveled by a wave in a given amount of time, calculated as speed = frequency × wavelength.