4 PS4-1 Waves Flashcard

Front

What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"? Options: amplitude, crest, trough, wavelength

Back

amplitude

Front

The highest point on a wave is:

Back

the crest

Front

The lowest point on a wave is the: Amplitude, Crest, Trough, Wavelength

Back

Trough

Front

Which vocabulary term is used to identify the distance between points C & G? Options: Amplitude, Crest, Frequency, Wavelength

Back

Wavelength

Front

Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave? Options: A, B & D, D, C & G

Back

D

Front

Which letter(s) represent the crest of the wave? Options: A, B & D, B & F, F

Back

B & F

Front

The distance from one crest to the next crest in a wave is

Back

wavelength

Front

What type of wave pattern will be created when the drop reaches the water?

Back

circular

Front

A wave is a disturbance that transfers:

Back

energy

Front

What type of wave is pictured?

Back

Transverse wave