Waves Investigation 1&2 Vocab Flashcard

Front

A mathematical relationship where if one variable increases, the other decreases.

Back

Inverse Relationship

Front

A requirement that must be met.

Back

Criterion

Front

A rate of something that repeats over and over.

Back

Frequency

Front

The bouncing back of waves off an object.

Back

Reflection

Front

To take in or soak up.

Back

Absorb

Front

The distance from the rest position to the crest or trough of a wave.

Back

Amplitude

Front

The medium through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

Back

Medium

Front

The highest point of a wave.

Back

Crest

Front

The lowest point of a wave.

Back

Trough

Front

The number of waves that pass a point in a given period of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

Back

Frequency