Parts and properties of waves test review

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 term describes the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What part of a longitudinal wave is where the particles are close together?

Back

Compression

Front

What part of a longitudinal wave is where the particles are spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

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

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

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

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What is the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the formula to calculate the speed of a wave?

Back

Speed = Frequency x Wavelength