Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation Study Guide

The distance a wave travels before repeating -

The distance a wave travels in a certain amount of time -

The number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time -

Half the vertical distance from the trough to the crest of a wave -

In a standing wave, the areas of no amplitude are called

In a standing wave, the areas of the greatest amplitude are called

The highest point of the wave is called this -

The lowest point of the wave is called this -

As two different sized waves meet, constructive interference may occur. This will result in the waves combining to create a new crest _______________ than the original wave.

Calculate the speed of a wave: there are two formulas