Properties of Waves - Vocab Words

Front

What is the term for the number of complete waves that pass a given point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are closely packed together, resulting in an increase in pressure?

Back

Compression

Front

What is the maximum displacement of a point on a wave from its equilibrium (rest) position called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the lowest point or valley of a transverse wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the speed at which a wave travels through a medium?

Back

Wave Speed

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a transverse wave?

Back

Crest

Front

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

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength

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 to the direction of wave travel.