Parts of a Wave

Front

"A" is the _______________ of a transverse wave.

Back

crest

Front

"B" is the _______________ of a transverse wave.

Back

trough

Front

"A" is the _______________ of a transverse wave.

Back

crest

Front

The height of a transverse wave is also known as the _______________.

Back

amplitude

Front

In a transverse wave, the distance from crest to crest or trough to trough is also known as the _______________.

Back

wavelength

Front

Which wave has a higher frequency? Options: A, B

Back

A

Front

Which wave has a higher wavelength? Options: A, B

Back

B

Front

The _______________ the frequency of the wave, the _______________ the wavelength.

Back

higher, lower

Front

"A" is where particles are pushed together in a longitudinal wave, this is also known as the _______________ of the wave.

Back

compression

Front

The amount of compression in a longitudinal wave is also known as the _______________.

Back

amplitude