Waves-8th Grade Physical Science

Front

What is the bending of a wave as it enters a new medium at an angle?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the combination of two or more waves that results in a single wave?

Back

Interference

Front

What is a back and forth motion that travels from one place to another?

Back

Wave

Front

What is the speed at which a wave travels, measured in Hertz (Hz)?

Back

Wave speed

Front

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

Back

Amplitude

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

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 is 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