Question

features of a wave
use the vocabulary words in the box below to label the parts of a wave.
vocabulary
amplitude
wavelength
crest
rest position
trough
on the line beside each term, describe the wave feature.

1. amplitude

1. crest

1. trough

1. wavelength

1. rest position

Explanation:

• Amplitude: The maximum displacement from the rest position.
• Crest: The highest point of a wave.
• Trough: The lowest point of a wave.
• Wavelength: The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.
• Rest position: The undisturbed position of the medium.

Answer:

1. The maximum displacement from the rest position.
2. The highest point of a wave.
3. The lowest point of a wave.
4. The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.
5. The undisturbed position of the medium.