Wavelength Test REVIEW

Front

What is the property of a wave that measures the distance between two consecutive crests?

Back

Wavelength

Front

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

Back

Crest

Front

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

Back

Trough

Front

What measures how far a wave moves from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the rate at which a wave oscillates up and down?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

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

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the speed of a wave?

Back

Speed = Wavelength x Frequency

Front

What happens to the frequency of a wave if the wavelength is shortened?

Back

The frequency increases.