Waves and Information Vocabulary Flashcards

Front

What is a disturbance that carries energy and travels in a repeating pattern?

Back

Wave

Front

What is the greatest height of a wave from its resting position called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the distance between similar points on a wave known as?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What term describes the number of wave repetitions in a certain amount of time?

Back

Frequency

Front

Which type of wave moves perpendicular to the direction of the particles?

Back

Transverse

Front

What is the top point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the bottom point of a wave known as?

Back

Trough

Front

Which type of wave moves in the same direction as the particles?

Back

Longitudinal

Front

What is the term for the amount of time it takes for a wave to complete one back and forth motion?

Back

Wave period

Front

What are waves that are caused by a disturbance at a single point called?

Back

Circular waves