Properties of Waves Review

Front

What is the measurement of the energy of a wave from its resting point to the highest point?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the lowest point of a transverse wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the highest point on a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

When graphing a wave, what does the horizontal axis most likely represent?

Back

Distance

Front

What information is necessary to calculate the speed of a wave?

Back

Wavelength and frequency

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the term for the area of a longitudinal wave where particles are close together?

Back

Compression

Front

What is the term for the area of a longitudinal wave where particles are spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What is the relationship between wave speed, wavelength, and frequency?

Back

Wave speed = Wavelength × Frequency