Wave Properties

The point on a standing wave that results in destructive interference is

• matter

• a node

• an anti-node

• a trough

The point on a standing wave that results in maximum displacement is the

• anti-node

• node

• wavelength

• period

Choose the letter(s) that represent the trough of a wave.

• D only

• E only

• B and G

• A, C, F, and H

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A wavelength is the distance between which 2 points?

• B and G

• A and C

• C and F

• A and H

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The number of times a wave cycle repeats each second is known and the _____ of the wave.

• period

• frequency

• length

• crest

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The displacement marked in the diagram by a red arrow is known as the ____ of the wave.

• time

• speed

• frequency

• amplitude

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Which image represents a longitudinal wave?

• A

• B

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One end of the rope is vibrated to produce a wave with a wavelength of .25 m.  The Frequency of the wave is 3.0 Hz.  What is the speed of the wave?

• 3.00 m/s
• 2.50 m/s
• .75 m/s
• 1.25 m/s

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 A wave has frequency of 5 Hz and a speed of 25 m/s. What is the wavelength of the wave?

• 25 m
• 125 m
• 5 m
• 25 m/s

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A wave has wavelength of 10 m and a speed of 340 m/s. What is the frequency of the wave?

• 34 m/s
• 3400 Hz
• 3400 m/s
• 34 Hz

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