Parts of a Wave

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that move past one spot in a second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the bottom part of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

Which part of a wave is the highest point?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the height of a wave from its rest position to its crest called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the energy carried by a wave?

Back

Wave energy

Front

What type of wave moves in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the energy transfer?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What type of wave moves in the same direction as the energy transfer?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for one complete wave to pass a given point?

Back

Period

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.