Waves Unit Vocab Words Flashcards
1
Q
Crest
A
The highest point on a waveform.
2
Q
Trough
A
The lowest point on a waveform.
3
Q
Wavelength
A
The distance between the same point on consecutive waves. Often measured from crust to crust or trough to trough.
4
Q
Frequency
A
The number of wavelengths that pass through a certain point within one second.
5
Q
Amplitude
A
The verticle distance between the crest and trough, a verticle line that passes through or starts at the reference line.
6
Q
Reference Line
A
The line in the middle position that is always at rest.
7
Q
Medium
A
The materials that waves are travelling through.
