Waves

Front

The lowest part of a wave is called the ________.

Back

Trough

Front

The highest point of a wave is called the ________.

Back

Crest

Front

Which letter represents the trough in a wave diagram?

Back

D

Front

Which letter represents wavelength in a wave diagram?

Back

B

Front

Light travels in a straight line until it enters a different medium. True or False?

Back

True

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in one second called?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the term for the repeating disturbance that travels through a medium?

Back

Wave

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

What type of wave can travel through a vacuum?

Back

Electromagnetic wave