Wave Diagram Vocabulary Quiz
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What is the crest of a wave?

  • The center line through a wave
  • The distance from crest to crest
  • The lowest point of a wave below the rest position
  • The highest point of a wave above the rest position (correct)

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 ______.

<p>rest position</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is wavelength?

<p>The distance from crest to crest or trough to trough</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Wave Diagram Terminology

  • 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!

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