Waves Vocabulary

High frequency waves transfer

• MORE energy than a low frequency wave.

• the same amount of energy as a low frequency wave.

• LESS energy than a low frequency wave.

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The highest point of a wave

• trough

• wavelength

• amplitude

• crest

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This is a measurement between 2 crests OR 2 troughs

• amplitude

• wavelength

• trough

• frequency

There are 2 ways to measure wavelength. One way is to measure from crest to crest. Another way is to measure:

• amplitude

• from trough to trough

• from crest to trough

• from the resting line to crest

The height of a wave is known as its:

• mass

• crest

• resting line

• amplitude

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The lowest point of a wave is the:

• low point

• crest

• trough

• sea level

The parts of a wave that meet the invisible sea level line (AKA resting line) are known as:

• nodes

• amplitudes

• crests

• troughs

This is the position of the wave when it is at rest (no energy is being transferred):

• amplitude

• crest

• resting position

• wavelength

Tsunamis are known for having very large:

• appetites

• attitudes

• resting positions

• amplitudes

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Wave A has a long wavelength and less frequent waves. Wave B has a short wavelength and more frequent waves. Which wave is transferring more energy?

• Wave A

• Wave B

• neither

• the same

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