Properties of waves

Front

What is a wave crest?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

Front

What is wave height also known as?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What does frequency measure in waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in 1 second.

Front

What is the distance between two crests of a wave called?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What type of wave moves in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the energy transfer?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What type of wave moves in the same direction as the energy transfer?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

How is amplitude defined in the context of waves?

Back

The maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.

Front

What is an example of an electromagnetic wave?

Back

Light waves.

Front

What is the formula to calculate wave speed?

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Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.