Questions and Answers
What is the crest of a wave?
What is a trough?
The lowest point of a wave below the rest position
What does amplitude measure?
The distance of a wave's crest or trough from the rest position
The center line through a wave is called the ______.
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What is wavelength?
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Study Notes
Wave Diagram Terminology
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Crest
Represents the peak of a wave, indicating the maximum height reached by the wave above its rest position. -
Trough
Refers to the lowest point in a wave, marking the deepest dip below the rest position. -
Amplitude
Defines the extent of a wave's reach, measured as the vertical distance from either the crest or trough to the rest position. -
Rest Position
The baseline or center line around which the wave oscillates, serving as the equilibrium point for the wave. -
Wavelength
Measures the spatial period of a wave, typically calculated as the distance from one crest to the next or from one trough to the next.
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Test your knowledge of key terms related to wave diagrams. This quiz includes definitions for important concepts such as crest, trough, amplitude, and wavelength, helping you better understand the properties of waves. Enhance your science vocabulary with this engaging quiz!
