Transverse Waves DMS

Front

What is the measurement of the length of a wave from one point to the next identical point?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term used to identify the distance between two points on a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What part of a transverse wave is the lowest point called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the highest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the distance from the rest position to the crest or trough of a wave?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What term describes how many waves pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the formula to calculate the speed of a wave?

Back

Speed = Wavelength x Frequency

Front

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

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for wavelength?

Back

Meters (m)

Front

What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)