Science Exam Study Guide

The lowest part of the wave is called the ?

• frequency
• crest
• amplitude
• trough

The highest point of a wave is called the ?

• crest
• trough
• wavelength
• frequency

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

• frequency
• wavelength
• midpoint
• crest and trough

A compressional wave is another name for a 

• longitudinal wave
• electromagnetic wave
• radio wave
• hair wave

In a longitudinal wave, the particles move...?

• back and forth
• up and down
• not at all
• at a 90 degree angle

The units for frequency are measured in _____________.

• hertz
• seconds
• m/s
• grams

Which wave has a greater frequency?

• A
• B

Distance from one crest to another crest

• wavelength
• frequency
• amplitude
• trough

Wave that moves perpendicular to the motion of the wave

• transverse
• compressional
• physical 
• chemical

What is energy?

• The ability to cause a change
• A force
• Electricity
• The ability to transform work