Properties of WavesL2

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

• wavelength

• wave

• frequency

• hertz

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A wave's _ is a measure of how far the particles in the medium move away from their normal rest position.

• frequency

• hertz

• amplitude

• wavelength

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

• frequency

• hertz

• amplitude

• wavelength

The _ (usually "period") is the time required for one cycle.

• wave

• wavelength

• wave period

• hertz

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

• hertz

• frequency

• wave period

• length

Frequency is expressed in _ (Hz).

• waves

• Heinz

• hertz

• wavelength

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Sound waves expand in _ dimensions.

Ripples on a water surface expand in _ dimensions.

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The speed at which a wave travels - called _ - depends on the properties of the medium.

• wavelength

• wave speed

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The speed of light is about _ m/s.

• 300,000

• 1,000,000

• 2,000,000

• 3,000,000

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