Waves

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What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

The highest point on a wave is called the crest.

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What is the term for the distance between two points on a wave?

Back

The distance between two points on a wave is called the wavelength.

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What does amplitude represent in a wave?

Back

Amplitude represents the height of the wave from its rest position.

Front

What does GPS stand for?

Back

GPS stands for Global Positioning System.

Front

What does it mean to digitize information?

Back

To digitize information means to convert it into digital code.

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

The lowest point on a wave is called the trough.

Front

What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

How is wavelength measured?

Back

Wavelength is measured from one crest to the next crest or from one trough to the next trough.

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What is an example of a wave?

Back

An example of a wave is a sound wave or a water wave.

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What is the relationship between amplitude and energy in a wave?

Back

Higher amplitude means more energy in the wave.