Waves

Front

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

Back

Medium

Front

What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

Back

Hertz

Front

What do waves transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

What is the SI unit for frequency?

Back

Hertz

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

Crest

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 number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave