Properties of Waves

A ______ is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

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A waves _________ is a measure of how far the particles in the medium move away from their normal rest position.

• wavelength

• amplitude

• wave period

• frequency

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The ________ is the distance from any point on a wave to an identical point on the next wave.

• amplitude

• wavelength

• wave period

• frequency

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The _________ is the time required for one cycle.

• amplitude

• wavelength

• wave period

• frequency

The ______ of a wave tell how many cycles occur in an amount of time, usually 1 s.

• amplitude

• wavelength

• wave period

• frequency

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This is used to express frequency. One ______ is equal to one cycle per second.

• hertz

• period

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The speed at which a wave travels, called ______ ______, depends on the properties of the medium.

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Wave speed = frequency x _________

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Some of the waves energy stays in the _________

• wavelength

• medium

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Most waves _____ energy over time as they travel and spread.

• lose

• gain

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