Parts of a Wave

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

Front

What is the height of a wave called?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What is the distance between a point on one wave and the identical point of the next wave?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What do waves carry and transfer?

Back

Energy.

Front

What is the medium in the context of waves?

Back

The medium is the substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

Front

What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel?

Back

Mechanical waves require a medium to travel.