Waves in physics

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

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

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The highest point on a wave is:

• the crest

• the trough

• the top

• the coast

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The units of frequency are...

• metres

• seconds

• Hertz

• degrees

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Which wave has a higher amplitude

• The wave on top

• The wave on bottom

• They both have the same amplitude

• Anyone

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The lowest point on a transverse wave is called the __________

• Amplitude

• Base

• Trough

• Crest

The number of wavelengths that pass a point each second

• frequency
• wavelength
• pitch
• amplitude

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When the frequency of a wave increases, what happens to the wavelength?

• The wavelength is not directly affected by the frequency of a wave.
• The wavelength increases.
• The wavelength decreases.
• More specific information is needed to form a conclusion about the wavelength.

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A Mechanical Wave needs a _____________ to travel.

• Force

• Vibration

• Medium

• Amplitude

Which is a Transverse Wave?

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• 

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The two types of mechanical waves are ______________ and ____________.

• Rarefraction, Compression

• Longitudinal, Transverse

• Light, Sound

• Force, Vibration