Behavior of Waves

Front

What is the phenomenon that allows you to see two sets of mountains in a picture?

Back

Reflection of light

Front

What do we call the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

In a longitudinal wave, how do you identify the amplitude?

Back

By measuring the areas of compression.

Front

What is an example of sound reflection?

Back

An echo.

Front

What does frequency measure in terms of waves?

Back

The number of waves per second.

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough.

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the measure of how far a wave travels in a given amount of time?

Back

Wave speed.

Front

What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

Back

It is refracted.

Front

What is the term for the energy carried by a wave?

Back

Wave energy.