Wave Parts

Front

What are the two main parts of longitudinal waves?

Back

Compressions and rarefactions.

Front

What does amplitude measure in a wave?

Back

The distance from the crest to the rest position.

Front

Can sound travel in space?

Back

No, sound cannot travel in space.

Front

What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

The distance between a point on one wave and the identical point of the next wave.

Front

How is wavelength measured?

Back

From crest to crest.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.

Front

What is the rest position in a wave?

Back

The position of the medium when there is no wave passing through.