Basic Parts of a Wave

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What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What does frequency mean in the context of waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves passing a fixed point in a given amount of time (usually per second).

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

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

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave move from their rest position.

Front

What does equilibrium mean in the context of waves?

Back

Equilibrium is the resting position of a wave, where the wave is at rest.

Front

How does energy relate to waves?

Back

Waves carry energy as they travel through a medium.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What are mechanical waves?

Back

Mechanical waves require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

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What are electromagnetic waves?

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Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium and can travel through a vacuum.