Wave Talk

Front

What is the low point on a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the high point on a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough.

Front

What is wavelength in a wave?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

Front

Which travels faster: a sound wave or a light wave?

Back

A light wave.

Front

What does the term 'wave' refer to in physics?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.

Front

What is a medium in the context of waves?

Back

The substance through which a wave travels.

Front

Can sound waves travel through a vacuum?

Back

No, sound waves require a medium to travel.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.