Fall Semester Review

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle movement parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What type of energy is associated with an object in motion?

Back

Kinetic energy

Front

Which wave has the highest frequency in a given set of waves?

Back

The wave with the most cycles per second.

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

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

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What unit is used to measure frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave