Waves Vocabulary

Front

What is the top of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What do you need to change to increase the volume of a sound wave?

Back

Amplitude

Front

Which wave has the highest frequency?

Back

Wave 3

Front

What does #1 refer to in a wave diagram?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the bottom of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

Define Amplitude in the context of waves.

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

Front

What is Wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between successive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

Explain the relationship between frequency and wavelength.

Back

Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = Frequency x Wavelength

Front

What is a sound wave?

Back

A sound wave is a type of mechanical wave that propagates through a medium (like air) due to vibrations.