Wave Properties and Measurements

Front

The highest part of a wave is

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crest

Front

The lowest part of a wave is

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trough

Front

The measure of one wave crest to a consecutive wave crest is

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wavelength

Front

The measure from a resting place to the crest of the wave is

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amplitude

Front

An example of an electromagnetic wave is:

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microwave

Front

What type of wave can travel through a vacuum?

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electromagnetic wave

Front

What is one wave that is considered a mechanical wave?

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Ocean wave

Front

What type of wave cannot travel through a vacuum (space)?

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Ocean Waves and Sound Waves

Front

Which is considered a mechanical wave? Options: Sound wave, X-Ray, Microwave, Sun Ray

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Sound wave

Front

What is the term for the distance between the trough of one wave and the trough of the next wave?

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wavelength