Waves - Characteristics & Properties

Front

What are the parts of a transverse wave?

Back

Crests and troughs

Front

Which wave is characterized by particles moving perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

Which wave travels parallel to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What are the parts of a longitudinal wave?

Back

Compressions and rarefactions

Front

What is a wave crest?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a wave trough?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough.

Front

What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.