Properties of Waves

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which letter represents the wavelength of a wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which letter represents the amplitude of the wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which best describes a wave?

• disturbance that carries energy

• kind of motion that pushes objects

• form of energy that makes heat

• type of matter

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How can the height of a wave be correctly measured?

• amplitude to period

• crest to trough

• period to period

• crest to crest

A beach ball is floating on the ocean surface far from the shore. Ocean waves cause the beach ball to move. Which of the following best describes this motion of the beach ball?

• forward

• back and forth

• up and down

• sideways

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What produces sound?

• friction

• light

• heat

• vibrations

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