Waves and Wave Properties

Front

What does a wave carry from place to place?

Back

Energy.

Front

What kind of wave is characterized by particle motion being perpendicular to wave direction?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

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

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What is the highest point on a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest.

Front

What is the lowest point on a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough.

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

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

Back

Frequency.

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz).

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the speed of a wave?

Back

The distance a wave travels per unit of time, calculated as speed = wavelength × frequency.