Observing a Wave Practice

Front

What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

Front

What does amplitude measure in a wave?

Back

The distance from the zero line to the crest or trough, indicating the wave's energy.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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

Front

How does amplitude relate to energy in a wave?

Back

Higher amplitude means more energy in the wave.

Front

What is the zero line in wave terminology?

Back

The baseline from which the wave oscillates, representing zero displacement.

Front

What part of the wave is represented by letter D in a diagram?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

If a wave has a large amplitude, what can we infer about its energy?

Back

It has a high amount of energy.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is the formula to calculate wave speed?

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Wave speed = Wavelength x Frequency.