Wave Parts

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What is Wavelength?

Back

The distance between a point on one wave and the identical point of the next wave.

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What does a wave carry from place to place?

Back

Energy.

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What is the highest part of a wave called?

Back

Crest.

Front

What is the lowest part of a wave called?

Back

Trough.

Front

What is Amplitude?

Back

The maximum distance a wave moves from its resting position.

Front

What does Frequency measure?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in a given time period.

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How is Wavelength measured?

Back

From Crest to Crest or Trough to Trough.

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What is the relationship between Frequency and Wavelength?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.

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What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

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What is the Resting Point of a wave?

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The position of the medium when there is no wave passing through.