Wave Properties

Front

What is the distance between wave peaks called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the height of a wave called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

Longitudinal

Front

When more energy is added to a wave, its amplitude does what?

Back

Increases

Front

What type of wave travels up and down?

Back

Transverse

Front

What is the term for the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What is the term for the speed at which a wave travels?

Back

Wave speed

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = Wavelength x Frequency