Waves

Front

What do we call the "maximum height" of a wave?

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Amplitude

Front

The units of wavelength are...

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Meters

Front

The amplitude of a wave is measured in...

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Meters

Front

The units for the period of a wave are...

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Seconds

Front

What do we call the lowest point of the wave?

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Trough

Front

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

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Wavelength

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

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Frequency

Front

What is the time taken for one complete wave to pass a point?

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Period

Front

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

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Crest

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and period?

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Frequency = 1/Period