6th Grade Waves Test Review

Front

The distance between the crest of a wave and the crest of the next wave is:

Back

Wavelength

Front

The point of maximum amplitude on a standing wave is called:

Back

Antinode

Front

When the particles of a medium are vibrating perpendicular to the direction of the wave, this is a __________ wave.

Back

Transverse

Front

The highest point of a transverse wave is called:

Back

Crest

Front

A wave changes speed as it enters a new medium causing it to bend. This is an example of:

Back

Refraction

Front

The lowest point of a transverse wave is called:

Back

Trough

Front

The measure of how many waves pass a point in a given amount of time is called:

Back

Frequency

Front

The maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position is called:

Back

Amplitude

Front

A wave that requires a medium to travel through is called:

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

The bending of waves around obstacles or through openings is known as:

Back

Diffraction