Parts of a Wave

Front

What is the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum?

Back

Red Wave

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave?

Back

Amplitude

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Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

True or False: The bottom part of a wave is called the trough.

Back

True

Front

What is the distance between a point on one wave and the identical point on the next wave called?

Back

Wavelength

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Front

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

Back

Amplitude

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Front

What are the two main parts of a wave?

Back

Crest and Trough

Front

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

Back

Crest

Front

How does wavelength relate to frequency in waves?

Back

Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

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Front

What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

Back

Wave Speed = Frequency x Wavelength