Waves Review

Front

What is the top of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

Front

What is a substance that the energy of a wave can travel through?

Back

Medium

Front

What property of a wave is represented by the letter 'A'?

Back

Amplitude

Front

Amplitude reflects the amount of __________ in a wave.

Back

energy

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the measure of how many waves pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave from its resting point to its crest?

Back

Amplitude

Front

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

Back

Wave speed