Wave Properties

Front

What type of wave vibrates back and forth parallel to the motion the energy travels?

Back

Longitudinal/Compressional wave.

Front

In a compressional wave, what is the area called where the particles are farther apart?

Back

Rarefaction.

Front

What do all waves have in common?

Back

They transfer energy and not matter.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A repeating disturbance or vibration that transfers energy from place to place.

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest.

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough.

Front

What is the measure of how far a wave travels up and down from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time called?

Back

Frequency.

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz).