measuring waves

Question 1

Peak

Answer 1

Peak: The highest point on a wave.

Question 2

Trough

Answer 2

Trough: the lowest point on a wave.

Question 3

Amplitude

Answer 3

Amplitude: distance from the center line to the very top of the peak
(or the very bottom of the trough).

Question 4

Wavelength

Answer 4

Wavelength: distance it takes for the wave to repeat itself.

Question 5

Frequency

Answer 5

Frequency: how many wave cycles pass by in 1 second.

Question 6

unit we measure waves in

Answer 6

Unit: Hertz (Hz)

Question 7

Equation:

Frequency

Answer 7

Frequency = number of waves/ time