WIT Topic 1 Lesson 1 Review

Front

What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the distance between 2 corresponding parts of a wave (example- crest to crest)?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what are the parts where the coils are close together called?

Back

Compressions

Front

In what type of wave does the medium move perpendicular to the movement of the wave?

Back

Transverse

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of a wave from its resting position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the parts of a longitudinal wave where the coils are spread apart?

Back

Rarefactions

Front

What is the measure of how many waves pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What type of wave has both crest and trough?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What is the term for the resting position of a wave?

Back

Resting point