Light and Waves

Front

What is the peak (top) of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the distance straight down from the crest to the midpoint of a wave?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What phenomenon causes a rainbow to form when it rains?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in space during a time (usually per second)?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the bottom of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave from the midpoint to the crest?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another called?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.