Wave Characteristics

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What do we call the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

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

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the material through which a wave travels?

Back

Medium

Front

How does frequency relate to pitch?

Back

Higher frequency means higher pitch.

Front

How does wavelength relate to frequency?

Back

Longer wavelength means lower frequency.

Front

What is the relationship between amplitude and energy in a wave?

Back

Higher amplitude means more energy.

Front

What is the term for the loudness of a sound?

Back

Volume