6th Grade Waves Test Review

Front

What is the number of complete waves that pass a point in a certain amount of time called?

Back

Frequency

Front

What does a wave transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

What is the point of zero amplitude on a standing wave called?

Back

Node

Front

What is the source that causes a wave to start?

Back

Vibration

Front

What do we call it when the particles of a wave are bunched up?

Back

Compression

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

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

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest