Amplitude, Wavelength, and Frequency

Front

What is the distance between one point on a wave and the nearest point just like it?

Back

Wavelength

Front

In a transverse wave, what is the distance from crest to crest or trough to trough called?

Back

Wavelength

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Front

What term describes the height of a wave from its baseline to its crest?

Back

Amplitude

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Front

What does a higher amplitude in a wave indicate?

Back

A louder sound or brighter color.

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Front

What is the term for how many waves pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

If a wave has a low frequency, what can be said about its wavelength?

Back

It is long.

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Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in waves?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.

Front

What does a wave with a higher amplitude look like compared to one with a lower amplitude?

Back

It appears taller and more intense.

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Front

What is the effect of increasing the frequency of a wave on its energy?

Back

It increases the energy of the wave.

Front

How can you visually identify a wave with a lower amplitude?

Back

It will have shorter peaks and troughs.

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