Properties of Waves

Front

What is the distance from the equilibrium line to the crest or trough of a wave called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the high point on a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What do we call the number of wave cycles that occur in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle displacement parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the low point on a transverse wave called?

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 formula to calculate the speed of a wave?

Back

Speed = Frequency × Wavelength

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave