Properties of Waves

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What are the lowest parts of a transverse wave?

Back

Troughs

Front

Which type of wave has compressions and rarefactions?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What property of a wave is represented by the height from the rest position to the crest?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of points on a wave from the rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

In a transverse wave, what are the points called that are at the highest position?

Back

Crests

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what are the areas where particles are close together called?

Back

Compressions

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what are the areas where particles are spread apart called?

Back

Rarefactions