Unit 7 Waves

Front

What is the term for when light waves bounce off a surface?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the number that represents the wavelength in a wave diagram?

Back

1

Front

What do we call a reflected sound wave?

Back

Echo

Front

What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what is an area where the particles are spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what is an area where the particles are close together?

Back

Compression

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the lowest parts of a transverse wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the measure of how many waves pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave from its resting point to its crest?

Back

Amplitude