Wave Properties

The longer the wavelength the _______ the frequency (lower or higher)

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Electromagnetic waves are ________ waves. (transverse or longitudinal)

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What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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The type of waves that require medium to pass:

• Mechanical Waves
• Electromagnetic Waves

When the frequency of a wave increases, what happens to the wavelength?

• The wavelength is not directly affected by the frequency of a wave.
• The wavelength increases.
• The wavelength decreases.
• More specific information is needed to form a conclusion about the wavelength.

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

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The highest point on a wave is:

• the crest
• the trough
• the top
• the coast 

The number of wavelengths that pass a point each per second is:

• frequency
• period
• longitudinal 
• transverse wave 

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The lowest point on a wave is the:

• Amplitude
• Crest
• Trough
• Wavelength