Waves - Wavelength, Amplitude, Frequency

Front

What is the length of one complete wave cycle called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What happens to the energy carried by a wave as the frequency increases?

Back

The energy carried by the wave increases.

Front

What is the term for the top of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the unit used to measure the frequency of a wave?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What is the matter (solid, liquid, or gas) through which waves can travel called?

Back

Medium

Front

What is the distance from the rest position to the crest or trough of a wave?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the bottom of a wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the formula to calculate wave speed?

Back

Wave Speed = Frequency x Wavelength

Front

What type of wave has particles that move perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

What type of wave has particles that move parallel to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Longitudinal Wave