Physics 8-2 - Describing waves

Wavelength is #____

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The highest point on a wave is:

• the crest
• the trough
• the top
• the coast 

The lowest point on a wave is the:

• Amplitude
• Crest
• Trough
• Wavelength

The type of waves that require a medium:

• Mechanical Waves
• Electromagnetic Waves

Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• G

Which letter(s) represent the crest of the wave?

• A

• B

• D

• F

• C

The distance from crest to trough is 4 meters.

The distance from A to C is also 4 meters.

What is the wavelength?

• 2 meters

• 8 meters

• 4 meters

• 12 meters

The distance from crest to trough is 4 meters.

The distance from A to C is also 4 meters.

What is the amplitude?

• 2 meters

• 8 meters

• 4 meters

• 12 meters

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

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