Wave Properties Lesson Check

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The wavelength of a wave is the distance from one point on a wave to the same point on the next wave.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

What does amplitude refer to in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the height of the wave from its rest position to the crest or trough.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

Identify the letter that represents the wavelength in a wave diagram.

Back

J

Front

Identify the letter that represents a crest in a wave diagram.

Back

F

Front

Identify the letter that represents a trough in a wave diagram.

Back

H

Front

Identify the letter that shows amplitude in a wave diagram.

Back

G

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

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