Waves and Wave Properties

Front

What is the highest point on a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What type of wave has oscillations perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the lowest point on a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the measure of the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What does a wave carry from one place to another?

Back

Energy

Front

What type of wave has oscillations parallel to the direction of energy transfer?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the rest position in a wave?

Back

The position of the medium when there is no wave passing through it.

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)