Waves

Front

How often a wave occurs is the wave's __________________

Back

frequency

Front

The distance between 2 corresponding parts of a wave (example- crest to crest) is its _____________________

Back

wavelength

Front

The frequency of a wave is measured in __________________.

Back

hertz

Front

The wavelength of an infrared ray is --

Back

10^-5 m

Front

What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?

Back

crest

Front

The lowest parts of a transverse wave are called __________________.

Back

trough

Front

The maximum displacement of a wave from its resting position is called __________________.

Back

amplitude

Front

The number of complete waves that pass a point in a given time is known as __________________.

Back

frequency

Front

The speed of a wave is calculated by the formula __________________.

Back

speed = frequency × wavelength

Front

The unit of measurement for wavelength is __________________.

Back

meters (m)