WAVES

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

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 term describes the number of waves that pass a point in a given period of time?

Back

Frequency

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Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

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Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in waves?

Back

Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency.

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Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough.

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Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while longitudinal waves oscillate parallel.

Front

What is an example of a transverse wave?

Back

Light wave or waves on a string.