CK-12 Physical Science Concepts - For Middle School

5.27. Wavelength http://www.ck12.org

FIGURE 5.57

Vocabulary

• wavelength: Distance between two corresponding points of adjacent waves, such as the distance between two
  adjacent crests of a transverse wave.

Explore More

At the following URL, read about the anatomy of a wave. Then do the Check Your Understanding questions at the
bottom of the Web page. Be sure to check your answers. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/u10l2a.c
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Review

1. What is the wavelength of a wave?


2. Draw a simple transverse wave and label the wavelength.