Waves Warm Up Questions

Front

What is the term for how many whole waves pass in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

How can wave speed be calculated?

Back

Wave speed = Distance / Time

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

Front

What does the term 'wavelength' refer to?

Back

The distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave.

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for one complete wave to pass a given point?

Back

Period

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and period?

Back

Frequency = 1 / Period

Front

What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = Frequency x Wavelength

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

The maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.