Waves

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

The highest point on a wave is called the crest.

Front

What does the letter 'B' represent in a wave diagram?

Back

The letter 'B' represents the amplitude of the wave.

Front

What does the letter 'A' represent in a wave diagram?

Back

The letter 'A' represents the wavelength of the wave.

Front

What is represented by the letter 'y' in a wave diagram?

Back

The letter 'y' represents rarefaction.

Front

Which wave has a longer wavelength, wave C or wave D?

Back

Wave D has a longer wavelength than wave C.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance a point on the wave moves from its rest position.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point on a wave.

Front

What is the difference between compression and rarefaction in a wave?

Back

Compression is the region where particles are close together, while rarefaction is where they are spread apart.