Waves-8th Grade Physical Science

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the term for the material through which a wave travels?

Back

Medium

Front

What is the highest point on a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What does the blue line represent in a wave diagram?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A back and forth motion that travels from one place to another.

Front

What is the distance from the rest position to the crest or trough of a wave?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in a given period of time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for one complete wave to pass a given point?

Back

Period

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = Wavelength x Frequency