Waves and Wave equation

Front

What is the distance between two troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What do waves transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

Which wave has the greatest wavelength in a diagram?

Back

The wave with the longest distance between consecutive crests or troughs.

Front

What is it called when two waves add up to create a wave with higher amplitude?

Back

Constructive interference

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the time it takes for one complete wave to pass a point called?

Back

Period

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = Frequency x Wavelength

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

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Mechanical wave