Properties of Waves

Properties of Waves

Definitions of amplitude, wavelength, crest, trough, period, frequency and oscillation

• Amplitude: Greatness of size

• Wave length: The horizontal distance between successive wave crests measured perpendicular to the crest, usually expressed in feet.

• Crest: The top, as of a hill or wave.

• Trough: A long, narrow, generally shallow receptacle for holding water or feed for animals.

• Period: An interval regarded as a distinct evolutionary or development phase.

• Frequency: The number of times a specified.

• Oscillation: An act or instance of oscillating.