Parts of a Wave

Front

What is frequency?

Back

Frequency is how often a wave occurs in a given amount of time.

Front

What does a wave carry and transfer?

Back

Waves carry and transfer energy.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the measurement from one wave's crest to another crest or from one trough to another trough.

Front

What is a wave crest?

Back

A wave crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a wave trough?

Back

A wave trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the height of a wave from its rest position to its crest or trough.

Front

How does frequency relate to wavelength?

Back

Higher frequency waves have shorter wavelengths, while lower frequency waves have longer wavelengths.

Front

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

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

A sound wave is a longitudinal wave.

Front

What type of wave is a light wave?

Back

A light wave is a transverse wave.