Waves and Wave Interactions

As a wavelength decreases, the crests of the wave:

• become wider

• become shorter

• get closer together

• get farther apart

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The diagram below shows a wave. Which label represents the wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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The diagram below shows two waves. Which statement BEST compares the waves?

• Wave 1 has a greater amplitude than Wave 2.

• Wave 1 has taller crests than Wave 2.

• Wave 2 has a higher frequency than Wave 1.

• Wave 2 has a greater wavelength than Wave 1.

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Which term represents the distance between two crests that are next to each other?

• amplitude

• frequency

• wavelength

• equilibrium

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Scientists measured the amplitude of ocean waves during a storm. Which part of the diagram shows the amplitude of a wave?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Some points are marked on a wave, as shown in a diagram below. The wavelength is the distance between which points?

• 1 and 3

• 2 and 6

• 4 and 5

• 1 and 7

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Which wave is the BEST example of a HIGH frequency wave?

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Which wave is the BEST example of a LOW frequency wave?

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The number of waves produced in a given amount of time

• frequency

• wavelength

• wave speed

• amplitude

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The speed at which a wave travels through a medium

• frequency

• wavelength

• wave speed

• amplitude

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