Anatomy Of A Wave Flashcards
1
Q
What is a crest?
A
The highest point of a wave.
2
Q
What is a trough?
A
The lowest point of a wave.
3
Q
What is the equilibrium axis?
A
The position the wave would be in if there are no disturbances along it.
4
Q
What is a wavelength?
A
The distance between a crest or trough and the rest position.
5
Q
What is the frequency?
A
The number of times a wavelength passes a point in one second.
6
Q
What is the amplitude of a wave?
A
The distance between a crest or trough and the rest position.
7
Q
What is a period?
A
The time a wave takes to complete a wavelength.
