Coastal Quiz 4 Wave Mechanics

The distance from the equilibrium position of wave to a crest or trough is the wave's ___________.

• frequency

• amplitude

• motion

• diffraction

The distance from one crest of a wave to the next is called its ____________.

• frequency

• velocity

• amplitude

• wavelength

When a resultant wave has greater amplitude than the individual waves, this is called _____________________.

• Constructive interference

• Destructive interference

• Linear Superposition

• String instruments and transverse standing waves

The time required for one cycle of a wave to propagate is called the wave's ______________.

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Period

• Speed

When a resultant wave has lesser amplitude than the individual waves, this is called _____________.

• Linear superposition

• Standing waves

• Reflection of waves

• Destructive interference

The number of waves that pass by a particular spot per unit time is the wave's ______________.

• velocity

• frequency

• wavelength

• energy