Transverse Waves

Front

What is the measurement of the length of a wave from one point of the wave to the next identical part?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the matter (solid, liquid, or gas) through which waves can travel?

Back

Medium

Front

What is the primary purpose of waves?

Back

Transferring Energy

Front

What is the measurement of the distance the particles move from the resting point of the wave?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in a given period of time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the formula to calculate the speed of a wave?

Back

Speed = Wavelength x Frequency

Front

What type of wave moves the medium perpendicular to the direction of the wave?

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of points on a wave from the rest position?

Back

Amplitude