Waves

Front

What is the term for the number of wave cycles passing a point in a given time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the position called where a wave is at rest, with no net transfer of energy?

Back

Equilibrium

Front

What type of wave has particles that vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave motion?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive points in a wave that are in phase?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough

Front

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

Back

Period

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and period?

Back

Frequency is the reciprocal of the period (Frequency = 1/Period).

Front

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

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave travels through a medium and requires a medium to propagate?

Back

Mechanical wave