Wave Basics

Name the part of the wave shown by "D"

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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Which letter shows the amplitude of the wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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The length of a wave is the

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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The number of waves that pass a point every second

• frequency

• amplitude

• period

• wavelength

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Frequency is measured using the unit

• Hertz (Hz)

• second /cycle

• seconds

• meters

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The relationship between wavelength and frequency is

• inverse

• direct

• there is no relationship

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The relationship between wavelength and period is

• inverse

• direct

• there is no relationship

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What is changed from the upper wave to the lower wave?

• amplitude

• wavelength

• frequency

• period

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What is being changed in each of these waves? (choose all that apply)

• wavelength

• frequency

• amplitude

• rarefaction

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If the frequency of a wave is 8 Hz, then the period is ____ s

( Do NOT include unit in answer)

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