The number of wavelengths that pass a point each per second is:

• frequency
• period
• longitudinal 
• transverse wave 

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crest to crest or trough to trough

• crest
• trough
• amplitude
• wavelength

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The units for frequency are measured in _____________.

• hertz
• seconds
• m/s
• grams

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What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave
• transverse wave
• sound wave
• mechanical wave

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Which wave has a greater frequency?

• A
• B

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

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

A compressional wave is another name for a 

• longitudinal wave
• electromagnetic wave
• radio wave
• hair wave

A wave carries...?

• energy only
• matter only
• energy and matter
• neither

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What kind of wave is pictured?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• surface
• none of the above

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