Flashcard - Parts of a Wave

Front

What is the term for the maximum height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What do we call the part of a wave where particles are close together?

Back

Compression

Front

What do we call the part of a wave where particles are spread out?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What do waves carry and transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the term for the vertical distance from the rest position to the crest or trough?

Back

Amplitude

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what is the region where particles are farthest apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what is the region where particles are closest together?

Back

Compression