Parts of a Wave

Front

What is the lowest part of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the highest part of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What do we call the distance between one wave crest and the next crest?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave from its rest position to its crest?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What part of a wave is represented by the letter G?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What part of a wave is represented by the letter J?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the speed of a wave?

Back

Speed = Wavelength x Frequency

Front

What happens to the amplitude of a wave when energy is added?

Back

The amplitude increases.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.