Wave Review

Front

What type of wave is shown in the picture? (up and down)

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

What is transferred from place to place by waves?

Back

Energy

Front

This is the distance between two peaks. What is this called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

The lowest point on a wave is the:

Back

Trough

Front

The highest point on a wave is:

Back

Crest

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

In a transverse wave, how do the particles move?

Back

The particles move up and down perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

In a longitudinal wave, how do the particles move?

Back

The particles move back and forth parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance the particles move from their rest position.