Waves

Front

What is the position where a wave is at rest, with no net transfer of energy?

Back

Equilibrium

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive points in a wave that are in phase?

Back

Wavelength

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Front

What is a disturbance that transfers energy?

Back

Wave

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Front

What type of wave has particles that vibrate parallel to the direction of wave motion?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

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Front

What is the measure of how many waves pass a point in a given amount of time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

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Front

What type of wave has particles that vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave motion?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What is the speed at which a wave travels through a medium?

Back

Wave velocity

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