Characteristics of Waves

Which letter represents the amplitude of the wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What part of the wave does letter b represent?

• Crest/Peak

• Valley/Trough

• Wavelength

• Frequency

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Which characteristic is represented by letter d?

• Peak/Crest

• Valley/Trough

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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Which letter represents the crest/peak of a wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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______ is the distance from rest to the crest/peak OR rest to the trough/valley

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Resting position

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The horizontal line that runs through the middle of the wave represents...

• Starting Position/Rest

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• None of the above.

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________ is the number of waves.

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Starting position

• Wavelength

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Draw a wave with a frequency of 2.

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Draw a wave with a frequency of 4.

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What is the frequency of these waves?

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