Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Amplitude
A
The maximum amount of displacement of a particle from its rest position. The distance from the crest (highest point) to the equilibrium (that line in the middle of transverse wave models).
2
Q
Wavelength
A
The distance between two adjacent similar parts of a wave, like two crests or two troughs.
3
Q
Crest
A
The highest part of the wave.
4
Q
Trough
A
The lowest part of the wave.
