Waves Vocabulary

Front

What is the material through which a wave travels?

Back

Medium

Front

What is the highest part of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What type of electromagnetic waves can be perceived by the human eye?

Back

Light

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

What is a disturbance that transfers energy from place to place?

Back

Wave

Front

What is the lowest part of a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What term describes the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the rate at which a wave oscillates?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the term for the sound quality that allows us to distinguish between different types of sound?

Back

Pitch