Parts of Waves

Parts of Waves

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9th Grade

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1.

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Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave, such as the crest or trough, move from their rest position.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does equilibrium refer to in a wave?

Back

Equilibrium is the rest position of the wave, where the medium would be if there were no wave passing through.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is frequency related to waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

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