Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Crest
A
The farthest point above the resting position
2
Q
Trough
A
The farthest point below the resting position
3
Q
Wavelength
A
Is the distance between two adjacent crests or two adjacent troughs
4
Q
Amplitude
A
The maximum distance above or below the resting position
5
Q
Frequency
A
Is the number of cycles in a period of time
6
Q
Hertz
A
The frequency of a wave
7
Q
The colour with the lowest frequency-highest frequency
A
Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Indigo Violet
(Rainbow)
