Waves Review

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What are the lowest points on a transverse wave called?

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Troughs

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What is a wave?

Back

A repeated disturbance or vibration.

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What does amplitude represent in a wave?

Back

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

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What instrument can be used to model waves?

Back

Slinky Spring.

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What is a medium in the context of waves?

Back

A material through which waves can travel.

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What are the highest points on a transverse wave called?

Back

Crests.

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What is the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves move parallel.

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

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What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz).

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What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.