Definition Flashcards
1
Q
What is frequency?
A
The number of waves in 1 second.
2
Q
What is amplitude?
A
The height of a crust or trough in a transverse wave.
3
Q
What is a wavelength?
A
The distance from one wave crest to the next.
4
Q
What is a crest?
A
The highest point of a wave.
5
Q
What is a trough?
A
The lowest point of a wave.
6
Q
What is a transverse wave?
A
A wave where the vibration is perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.
