Waves Review

What is the top of a wave called?

• Crest

• Trough

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

What is the bottom of a wave called?

• Crest

• Trough

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

The distance between on crest/trough and the other crest/trough is called?

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Wave Speed

• Frequency

A wave carries...?

• energy only

• matter only

• the matter carries the energy

• neither

What is the measure of how many waves pass a point in a certain amount of time?

• frequency

• wavelength

• midpoint

• crest and trough

Which wave has a greater frequency?

• A
• B

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which letter represents amplitude?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4