Science Vocab Chapter 1 Lesson 2

Question 0

2. Wavelength

Answer 0

Distance between 2 corresponding parts of a wave

Question 1

1. Amplitude

Answer 1

A) The height of a Transverse Wave from the center to a crest or trough

B) The maximum distance the particles of a medium move away from their rest positions as a longitudinal wave passes

Question 2

3. Frequency

Answer 2

The number or waves that passes a given point in a certain amount of time

Question 3

4. Hertz

Answer 3

Unit of measurement for frequency (Hz)

Question 4

5. Speed

Answer 4

How far a wave travels in a given amount of time