Waves and Wave Properties

Front

What are the spaced out sections of a wave called?

Back

Rarefactions

Front

What is the highest part of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

In a transverse wave, how do the particles move as energy passes through the medium?

Back

The particles move up and down.

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What are the tightly packed sections of a longitudinal wave called?

Back

Compressions

Front

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

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

Front

What type of wave has particles that move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What type of wave has particles that move parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the term for the lowest part of a transverse wave?

Back

Trough