Waves

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

The crest.

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

The trough.

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what are the areas where the coils are close together called?

Back

Compressions.

Front

In a transverse wave, how do the particles move in relation to the direction of the wave?

Back

Perpendicular.

Front

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

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests called?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

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

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by alternating high and low pressure regions?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

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

Back

Wave speed.

Front

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

Back

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