Waves Review #2

Front

What kind of wave is characterized by particle motion parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

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

Back

Crest

Front

What term describes the highness or lowness of a sound?

Back

Pitch

Front

What do waves carry from one location to another?

Back

Energy

Front

What is the term for the reflection of sound waves off a hard surface?

Back

Echo

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the measure of the energy of a wave, often related to its height?

Back

Amplitude

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave