Properties of Waves

Front

What is the height of a wave from the equilibrium point?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the time it takes for one wavelength to pass a given point?

Back

Period

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and period?

Back

Frequency is the reciprocal of the period (Frequency = 1/Period).

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave Speed = Frequency x Wavelength

Front

What type of wave has oscillations that are parallel to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What type of wave has oscillations that are perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse wave