Properties of Waves

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

The crest.

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to propagate?

Back

Mechanical wave.

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

The trough.

Front

What type of wave does not require a medium to travel?

Back

Electromagnetic wave.

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Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests called?

Back

Wavelength.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

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

Back

Frequency.

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Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz).

Front

What type of wave has particle motion parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What type of wave has particle motion perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

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

Back

Amplitude.

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