Waves

Front

What type of wave is sound?

Back

Longitudinal

Front

Which wave travels parallel to the medium?

Back

Longitudinal

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the measure of the height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave has particles that move perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse

Front

What is an example of a transverse wave?

Back

Light waves

Front

What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

Back

Sound waves

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency