Waves Flashcard

Front

What is the term used to identify the distance between points C & G on a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What do we call the distance from crest to crest or trough to trough?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the displacement of a wave marked by a red arrow in a diagram?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the number of wavelengths that pass a point each second called?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for one complete wave to pass a point?

Back

Period

Front

What type of wave has particles that move parallel to the direction of the wave?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What type of wave has particles that move perpendicular to the direction of the wave?

Back

Transverse wave