Wave Properties

Front

A wave that moves and carries energy perpendicular to the particles it travels through is called a ___ wave.

Back

transverse

Front

The ____ is the greatest height of a wave in its resting position.

Back

amplitude

Front

A wave that moves in the same direction as the particles it moves through is called a ____ wave.

Back

longitudinal

Front

A disturbance that travels in a pattern and carries energy is called a ___.

Back

wave

Front

This is the bottom point of a transverse wave.

Back

trough

Front

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave is called the ___.

Back

wavelength

Front

The highest point of a transverse wave is called the ___.

Back

crest

Front

In a longitudinal wave, the areas where particles are close together are called ___.

Back

compressions

Front

In a longitudinal wave, the areas where particles are spread apart are called ___.

Back

rarefactions

Front

The measure of how far a wave travels in a certain amount of time is called ___.

Back

wave speed