Waves Review #1

Front

What is the part of the wave where the particles are close together?

Back

Compression

Front

What is the state of being squeezed or pressed together in a wave?

Back

Compression

Front

What is the measurement of the highest point (or lowest point) in a wave compared to the resting position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What do you call the top of a wave, sometimes referred to as a 'peak'?

Back

Crest

Front

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

Back

Longitudinal

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What term describes the number of waves that pass a point in a given period of time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the medium in which a wave travels?

Back

The substance (solid, liquid, or gas) through which the wave moves.

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of points on a wave from their rest position?

Back

Amplitude