Waves Review

Front

What is the measure of how many waves pass a point in a certain amount of time?

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Frequency

Front

Wave particles are perpendicular to the wave direction in ________ waves.

Back

Transverse

Front

What is the top of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

The distance between one crest/trough and the other crest/trough is called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What property of the wave is represented by the letter 'B'?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the measure of the height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

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

Back

Longitudinal

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

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Trough

Front

What is the distance from the rest position to the crest or trough of a wave?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave Speed = Frequency x Wavelength