Waves

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive points in a wave that are in phase?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What type of wave has particles that vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave motion?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What do we call the number of wave cycles passing a point in a given time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is a disturbance that transfers energy?

Back

Wave

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the measure of how far a wave travels in a given time?

Back

Velocity

Front

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

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave has particles that vibrate parallel to the direction of wave motion?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

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

Back

Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency.