Section 2: Parts of a Wave and Wave Equation

Which describes the time it takes for one vibration or wavelength to occur?

• wavelength

• crest

• period

• amplitude

What is the maximum point of displacement BELOW rest position in a wave?

• trough

• crest

• amplitude

• wavelength

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What is the maximum point of positive displacement above rest position in a wave?

• trough

• crest

• amplitude

• wavelength

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Which is the vertical distance from rest position to the top of a crest or bottom of a trough in a wave?

• period

• crest

• wavelength

• amplitude

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Which is the distance is takes to complete a full vibration or wave cycle in a wave?

• amplitude

• frequency

• wavelength

• crest

What is wave frequency?

• the time it takes for one wavelength

• the number of vibrations per second

• how often the wave begins

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What unit is frequency measured in?

• Hertz (Hz)

• Inches (in)

• Meters (m)

• Seconds (s)

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How is energy of a wave related to its amplitude?

• the amplitude affects the amount of energy output

• the less energy the higher/lower the amplitude

• energy and amplitude are not related

• the more energy the higher/lower the amplitude

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What happens to the wave PERIOD as the FREQUENCY increases?

• the period gets longer

• the period gets shorter

• nothing changes

Which is the correct formula for solving for the frequency of a wave?

• $f=T$

• $f=\frac{1}{T}$

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