Parts of a Wave

Front

Low Amplitude = ____________

Back

Quieter Sounds

Front

The top of a wave is called a ____________

Back

Crest

Front

The distance between a point on one wave and the identical point on the next wave is called ____________

Back

Wavelength

Front

The height of a wave is called its ____________

Back

Amplitude

Front

The bottom part of the wave is called ____________

Back

Trough

Front

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

Back

Crest

Front

What do we call the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough

Front

If a wave has a high amplitude, it produces ____________ sounds.

Back

Louder Sounds

Front

The distance from the crest to the trough of a wave is called ____________

Back

Wave Height

Front

What is the term for the length of one complete wave cycle?

Back

Wavelength