Patterns in Amplitude and Wavelengths

Front

The highest point of the wave is called the ____________.

Back

crest

Front

The lowest point of the wave is called the ______________.

Back

trough

Front

The distance from one crest or trough to the next crest or trough is called the _____________.

Back

wavelength

Front

The distance from the resting point of the wave to the crest or trough is called the _________________.

Back

amplitude

Front

Select the best description of amplitude and wavelength of a wave that is tall and far apart.

Back

high amplitude and long wavelength

Front

Select the best description of how you could use a jump rope to create a wave with a LONG WAVELENGTH.

Back

move the rope more quickly

Front

Select the best description of how you could use a jump rope to create a wave with a HIGH AMPLITUDE.

Back

Move your hand farther up and down

Front

How far apart the top of the waves are is referred to as _________________.

Back

wavelength

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

the distance from one crest to another crest or one trough to the next.

Front

What is a trough?

Back

the bottom part of a wave.