Waves Review #1

Front

What happens to sound when the amplitude is turned up?

Back

It gets louder.

Front

The rate at which something repeats over time is called?

Back

Frequency.

Front

What kind of wave is characterized by oscillations perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel?

Back

Transverse Wave.

Front

What is the distance between two high points (or low points) in a wave called?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the measurement of the highest point (or lowest point) in a wave compared to its resting position?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of points on a wave from the rest position?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in a given period of time?

Back

Frequency.

Front

What type of wave has compressions and rarefactions?

Back

Longitudinal Wave.

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough.

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest.