Waves

Front

What is one hertz equal to?

Back

1 cycle or wave per second.

Front

Distance from crest to crest or trough to trough is called what?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What does the letter 'y' represent in wave terminology?

Back

Rarefaction.

Front

What are waves?

Back

Repeating pattern of motion that transfers energy.

Front

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

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive compressions in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is a compression in a wave?

Back

A region where particles are closest together in a longitudinal wave.

Front

What is a rarefaction in a wave?

Back

A region where particles are furthest apart in a longitudinal wave.

Front

What is the frequency of a wave?

Back

The number of cycles or waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

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Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.