measuring waves Flashcards
1
Q
Peak
A
Peak: The highest point on a wave.
2
Q
Trough
A
Trough: the lowest point on a wave.
3
Q
Amplitude
A
Amplitude: distance from the center line to the very top of the peak
(or the very bottom of the trough).
4
Q
Wavelength
A
Wavelength: distance it takes for the wave to repeat itself.
5
Q
Frequency
A
Frequency: how many wave cycles pass by in 1 second.
6
Q
unit we measure waves in
A
Unit: Hertz (Hz)
7
Q
Equation:
Frequency
A
Frequency = number of waves/ time
