Waves Practice

Front

The highest point on a wave is the __________.

Back

crest

Front

The lowest point on a wave is the __________.

Back

trough

Front

Wave __________ shows a steady frequency but changing amplitude.

Back

T

Front

Waves P and Q have the same __________, but wave P has twice the __________ of wave Q.

Back

wavelength, amplitude

Front

The distance between two consecutive crests is called __________.

Back

wavelength

Front

The number of waves that pass a point in one second is called __________.

Back

frequency

Front

The height of a wave from the rest position to the crest is called __________.

Back

amplitude

Front

The time it takes for one complete wave to pass a point is called __________.

Back

period

Front

If the frequency of a wave increases, the wavelength __________.

Back

decreases

Front

The speed of a wave is calculated by the formula __________.

Back

speed = frequency × wavelength