Parts of a Wave

Front

What is the lowest part of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the highest part of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the distance between one wave crest and the next crest called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the distance from the rest position to the crest or trough of a wave called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What part of a wave is represented by letter H?

Back

Trough

Front

What part of a wave is represented by letter G?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What do we call the height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the repeating pattern of a wave?

Back

Wave

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive troughs?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What part of a wave is at the top of the wave?

Back

Crest