Waves: Labeling Parts

Front

What is a TROUGH in a wave?

Back

The lowest part of a wave.

Front

What is a CREST in a wave?

Back

The highest part of a wave.

Front

What does AMPLITUDE represent in a wave?

Back

The maximum distance that the particles of the medium move from their rest position.

Front

What is WAVELENGTH?

Back

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

Front

What is a TRANSVERSE WAVE?

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move at right angles to the direction in which the wave travels.

Front

What is a LONGITUDINAL WAVE?

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is an example of a TRANSVERSE WAVE?

Back

Light waves and waves on a string.

Front

What is an example of a LONGITUDINAL WAVE?

Back

Sound waves.

Front

How do you measure WAVELENGTH?

Back

By measuring the distance from one crest to the next crest or from one trough to the next trough.

Front

What happens to AMPLITUDE when a wave carries more energy?

Back

The amplitude increases.