Parts of a Wave

Front

What is frequency?

Back

Frequency is how often a wave occurs in a given amount of time.

Front

Which wave has the greatest frequency?

Back

Wave 4 has the greatest frequency.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

Amplitude is the measurement of the height of a wave.

Front

What is the definition of frequency in terms of waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that move past one spot in a second.

Front

Which wave has the greatest wavelength?

Back

Wave 3 has the greatest wavelength.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave.

Front

How is amplitude related to energy in a wave?

Back

Higher amplitude means more energy in the wave.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength, and lower frequency means longer wavelength.

Front

What unit is frequency measured in?

Back

Frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What does a wave's crest represent?

Back

A wave's crest represents the highest point of the wave.