Waves Properties and Sound

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

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Frequency

Front

What is the highest point on a transverse wave called?

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Crest

Front

What type of wave is characterized by compressions and rarefactions?

Back

Longitudinal (compressional) wave

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave called?

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Wavelength

Front

What does the letter 'B' represent in a wave diagram?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the lowest point on a transverse wave called?

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Trough

Front

What is the term for the distance a wave travels in one complete cycle?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the measure of how much energy a wave carries?

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Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for one complete wave cycle to pass a point?

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Period

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

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They are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.