Chapter 1, Lesson 2: Properties Of Waves Vocabulary

Question 0

2. Wavelength

Answer 0

The distance between 2 corresponding parts of a wave.

Question 1

1. Amplitude

Answer 1

A. The height of a transverse wave from the center (rest position) to a crest or a trough

B. The maximum distance the particles of a medium move away from their rest position as a longitudinal wave passes through the medium.

Question 2

3. Frequency

Answer 2

The number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time.

Question 3

4. Hertz

Answer 3

Unit of measurement for frequency.

Question 4

5. Speed (of a wave)

Answer 4

How far a wave travels Ina given amount of time.