Waves

Front

What is the number of wave cycles passing a point in a given time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the position where a wave is at rest, with no net transfer of energy?

Back

Equilibrium

Front

What is a disturbance that transfers energy?

Back

Wave

Front

What is the maximum displacement of particles in a wave from their resting position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

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

Back

Transverse wave

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the speed at which a wave travels through a medium?

Back

Velocity

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

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

Back

Longitudinal wave