Science Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is the crest of the wave?
A
The highest point in the wave
2
Q
What is the through of a wave?
A
The lowest point in the wave
3
Q
What is wavelength?
A
describes how long the wave is
4
Q
What is Amplitude?
A
The distance the particles move from its resting position when a wave passes through
5
Q
What is Frequency?
A
The number of waves that pass through each second
6
Q
What is a mechanical wave?
A
the wave that is responsible for the energy transferred between each wave
7
Q
What is a transverse wave?
A
The wave moves forward while the particles go from crest to through
