Waves and Wave Properties

Front

What is the position of the particles before a wave travels through them?

Back

Rest Position

Front

Which letter(s) represent the crest of the wave?

Back

B & F

Front

What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

Front

If the wavelength increases, what happens to the frequency?

Back

The frequency decreases.

Front

What is the distance between two identical points on a wave called?

Back

Wavelength

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 measure of how far a wave travels in a given amount of time?

Back

Wave speed.

Front

What is the height of a wave from its rest position to its crest called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in a certain amount of time called?

Back

Frequency