Front

What are waves that need to travel through matter called?

Back

Mechanical waves

Front

What does the letter 'B' represent in a wave diagram?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What do waves transfer?

Back

Energy only

Front

What is a high point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is vibration?

Back

The back and forth movement of matter

Front

What is the low point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.

Front

What is the speed of a wave?

Back

The distance a wave travels per unit of time.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

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Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.