Properties of Waves

Front

What happens to the wavelength if a wave has a greater frequency?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough.

Front

What does the blue line represent in a wave diagram?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

Which part of a wave is known as the amplitude?

Back

The height of the wave from the resting point.

Front

What is another name for wave height?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest.

Front

Define wavelength.

Back

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

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

How are frequency and wavelength related?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is the resting point of a wave?

Back

The baseline level where the wave would be if there were no disturbances.