Waves Review

Front

The distance between 2 corresponding parts of a wave (example- crest to crest) is its _____________________

Back

wavelength

Front

Any material that a wave travels through is called a ____________________.

Back

medium

Front

In what type of wave does the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave?

Back

longitudinal wave

Front

What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?

Back

crest

Front

What number represents the amplitude?

Back

2

Front

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

Back

trough

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position?

Back

amplitude

Front

What type of wave has particles that move perpendicular to the direction of the wave?

Back

transverse wave

Front

What is the frequency of a wave if it completes 10 cycles in 2 seconds?

Back

5 Hz

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in a wave?

Back

Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency.