Waves Practice 2 - Oceans

Front

What is Amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the distance between the crest or trough and the middle point of the wave.

Front

What part of a wave is referred to as the Crest?

Back

The Crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What part of a wave is referred to as the Trough?

Back

The Trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

How is Wavelength defined?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

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

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle motion being parallel to wave motion?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

How do you calculate the Amplitude of a wave?

Back

Amplitude is calculated as the height from the middle point of the wave to the crest or trough.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = Wavelength x Frequency.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.