Waves

Front

Highest point of a wave

Back

Crest

Front

Distance between consecutive crests

Back

Wavelength

Front

Height of the wave

Back

Amplitude

Front

Wave that vibrates eardrums

Back

Sound waves

Front

Type of wave:

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

Type of wave shown in the picture

Back

Longitudinal Wave

Front

Transverse waves

Back

Crests and Troughs

Front

Wave with largest amplitude

Back

Red

Front

Total waves in one second

Back

Frequency

Front

Increase in sound amplitude

Back

Makes sound louder