Wave Properties

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the speed at which a wave travels called?

Back

Wave Speed

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

A short wavelength is equal to a high frequency.

Front

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

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the maximum height of a wave from its rest position called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in a given period of time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave Speed = Wavelength x Frequency

Front

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

Back

Transverse wave