Wave Properties

Front

What is the material that some waves travel through, such as solid, liquid, or gas?

Back

Medium

Front

What unit is used to measure the frequency of wavelengths?

Back

Hertz

Front

What do all waves carry?

Back

Energy

Front

What type of waves do light waves and water waves travel in?

Back

Transverse waves

Front

What type of waves are sound waves?

Back

Longitudinal waves

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Peak

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the height of a wave from its rest position to its peak?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave moves the medium parallel to the direction of the wave?

Back

Longitudinal wave