Science Waves

Front

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Back

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

Back

The highest point of a wave is called the Crest.

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Which type of wave moves parallel to the direction of the wave?

Back

A wave that moves parallel to the direction of the wave is called a Longitudinal wave.

Front

What is the maximum upwards displacement in a Transverse wave?

Back

The maximum upwards displacement in a Transverse wave is called the Crest.

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What type of waves do sound waves travel as?

Back

Sound waves travel as Longitudinal waves.

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

Back

The lowest point of a wave is called the Trough.

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What is Amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

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What is Wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is a Transverse wave?

Back

A Transverse wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is a Longitudinal wave?

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A Longitudinal wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.