6.1A- Mechanical waves - Transverse waves

Front

What is the height of the peaks above the resting line in a wave called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

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

Back

Trough

Front

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

Back

Crest

Front

What is the point in a wave where the medium does not move?

Back

Node

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

What are the three states of matter that can act as a medium for sound?

Back

Solid, liquid, gas