Chapter 14 Lesson 1: Waves

Front

What is the measure from rest to crest in a wave?

Back

Amplitude

Front

In what units is frequency measured?

Back

Hertz

Front

Do waves carry energy and matter?

Back

False

Front

What is the highest point on a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is it called when sound waves change direction as they pass through an open doorway?

Back

Diffraction

Front

What is the lowest point on a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the term for the energy carried by a wave?

Back

Wave energy

Front

What happens to the amplitude of a wave when it carries more energy?

Back

The amplitude increases.