Parts of a Wave

Front

What is the bottom part of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

Can sound travel through solid, liquid, and gas?

Back

True

Front

What do waves carry and transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

What is the top part of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

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

Back

Crest

Front

What is the letter that represents the wave trough?

Back

D

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the height of a wave from the rest position to the crest called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave is sound?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What type of wave is light?

Back

Transverse wave