Waves Review

Front

Any material that a wave travels through is called a ____________________.

Back

medium

Front

What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?

Back

crest

Front

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

Back

wavelength

Front

Which type of wave is characterized by particle movement parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

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

Back

amplitude

Front

What is the term for the lowest parts of a transverse wave?

Back

trough

Front

What is the frequency of a wave if it completes 10 cycles in 2 seconds?

Back

5 Hz

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in a wave?

Back

Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency.

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

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

Back

frequency