Waves/Sound Waves Review

Front

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

Back

Crest

Front

What type of wave is characterized by the medium moving parallel to the direction of the wave?

Back

Compression wave

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests in a wave called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What type of wave has particles that move perpendicular to the direction of the wave?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What is the term for how often a wave occurs in a second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the measure of the height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

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

Back

Trough

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in a wave?

Back

They are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What is the speed of a wave?

Back

Speed = Wavelength x Frequency