Properties of Waves

Front

What is the height of a wave from the equilibrium point?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for one wavelength to pass a point?

Back

Period

Front

What type of wave has motion perpendicular to the direction of the wave?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and period?

Back

Frequency is the inverse of period (Frequency = 1/Period).

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

Back

Wave Speed = Frequency x Wavelength.