Wave Properties

Front

The distance between two crests or two troughs is called the _________.

Back

Wavelength

Front

Waves transfer ______, not ________.

Back

Energy, Matter

Front

The highest point on a wave is:

Back

the crest

Front

Which letter represents wavelength?

Back

B

Front

A wave that can travel without a medium is called an ___________.

Back

Electromagnetic Wave

Front

The lowest point on a wave is called the _________.

Back

the trough

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

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

Back

Period

Front

The maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position is called the _________.

Back

Amplitude

Front

Sound waves are an example of ________ waves.

Back

Mechanical Waves