Properties of Waves

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave, such as the crest or trough, move from their rest position. It represents the height of the wave.

Front

What does wavelength represent in a wave?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as from crest to crest or trough to trough.

Front

What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave, where the wave reaches its maximum amplitude.

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point of a wave, opposite the crest, where the wave reaches its minimum amplitude.

Front

What is the resting point in a wave?

Back

The resting point is the baseline position of the wave, where the wave would be if there were no disturbances.

Front

What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

How is amplitude related to wave energy?

Back

Higher amplitude means more energy in the wave, while lower amplitude means less energy.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is a wave's period?

Back

The period is the time it takes for one complete wave cycle to pass a given point.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

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Wave speed = Wavelength x Frequency.