Parts of a Wave

• Amplitude
• Crest
• Trough
• Wavelength

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• Frequency
• Amplitude
• Wavelength
• Trough

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• Trough
• Crest
• Amplitude
• Wavelength

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• Crest
• Trough
• Height
• Frequency

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Which one of the diagrams represents the greatest amplitude?

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Answer explanation

In example D, the waves are the tallest, meaning they have the greatest amplitude

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How many crests does this wave have?

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What do waves carry and transfer?

• Nothing

• Only Sound

• Only sunlight

• Energy

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Which wave has the greatest wavelength?

• Red Wave

• Orange Wave

• Green Wave

• Purple Wave

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Which wave has the lowest wavelength?

• Red

• Violet

• Orange

• Green

When the amplitude of a wave increases _______.

• the sound gets louder

• the sound gets lower

• the sound doesn't change

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