science: waves

Question 1

what is the top of a wave called?

Answer 1

the crest

Question 2

what is the bottom of a wave called?

Answer 2

the trough

Question 3

what is the level if the wave flattened out called?

Answer 3

equilibrium line

Question 4

what is a repeated action back and forth or up and down?

Answer 4

oscillation

Question 5

what is the number of waves that pass every second?

Answer 5

frequency

Question 6

what is the number of waves that pass every second measured in?

Answer 6

hertz

Question 7

what is the time it takes for one complete wave to pass?

Answer 7

time period

Question 8

what is the time it takes for one complete wave to pass measured in?

Answer 8

seconds

Question 9

what is the distance along one full wave cycle?

Answer 9

wavelength

Question 10

what is the distance along one full wave cycle measured in?

Answer 10

metres

Question 11

what is the height of the wave about the equilibrium line?

Answer 11

amplitude

Question 12

T=1/?

Answer 12

f

Question 13

f=1/?

Answer 13

T

Question 14

waves transfer ___ without transferring ___.

Answer 14

energy, matter

Question 15

in an area of ___, particles are compressed.

Answer 15

compression

Question 16

in an area of ___, particles are spaced out.

Answer 16

rarefraction

Question 17

example of longitudinal wave:

Answer 17

ultrasound, sound, seismic p-waves

Question 18

example of transverse wave:

Answer 18

light, seismic s-waves, water waves

Question 19

in a transverse wave, movement occurs ___ to the direction of the wave.

Answer 19

perpendicular

Question 20

in a longitudinal wave, movement occurs ___ to the direction of the wave.

Answer 20

parallel