Wave Vocabulary

Front

A wave that goes up and down, while the wave itself travels sideways, is known as a ______ wave.

Back

Transverse

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What is the height of the wave from the midpoint to the crest called?

Back

Amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

The number of wave cycles that pass a given point per unit of time is called ______.

Back

Frequency

Front

A substance that allows energy to be transferred from one place to another is called a ______.

Back

Medium

Front

The distance from the crest to crest of a wave, or trough to trough, is known as ______.

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What type of wave moves the medium parallel to the direction of the wave?

Back

Longitudinal

Front

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

Back

Amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs?

Back

Wavelength

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Front

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

Back

Frequency

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1