Sound Waves Review

Front

What is the low point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What part of a transverse wave is the amplitude?

Back

The height of the wave from the rest position to the crest or trough.

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Front

What is the high point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What type of waves are sound waves?

Back

Longitudinal waves.

Front

If a sound wave has a high pitch, what does it have?

Back

High frequency.

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests called?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the measure of how far a wave travels in a given amount of time?

Back

Wave speed.

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Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of points on a wave from their rest position?

Back

Amplitude.

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Front

What happens to the frequency of a sound wave as the pitch increases?

Back

The frequency increases.

Front

What is the term for the point where the wave crosses the rest position?

Back

Node.