Waves

The maximum displacement of particles in a wave from their resting position.

• Frequency
• Amplitude
• Wavelength
• Velocity

The number of wave cycles passing a point in a given time.

• velocity
• wavelength
• amplitude
• frequency

The highest point of a wave.

• trough
• base
• valley
• crest

The distance between two consecutive points in a wave that are in phase.

• wavelength
• velocity
• frequency
• amplitude

The vertical distance between the crest and the trough of a wave.

• velocity
• wave height

• frequency
• wavelength

A type of wave where particles vibrate parallel to the direction of wave motion.

• Transverse wave
• Sound wave
• Longitudinal wave
• Electromagnetic wave

The position where a wave is at rest, with no net transfer of energy.

• crest
• equilibrium

• trough
• peak

A type of wave where particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave motion.

• Transverse wave
• Electromagnetic wave
• Sound wave
• Longitudinal wave

The substance (solid, liquid, or gas) through which a wave travels.

• medium
• huge
• tiny
• large

A disturbance that transfers energy

• wave
• particle
• solid
• gas