Wave Properties Review

Which letter represents wavelength?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which letter represents the wave crest?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which letter represents the wave trough?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which letter represents amplitude?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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What is measured from crest to crest or trough to trough?

• Frequency
• Amplitude
• Wavelength
• Origin

A wave is a disturbance that transfers ________ from one place to another.

• Matter

• Mass

• Energy

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Which wave has the largest wavelength?

• A
• B
• C
• None (same wavelength)

Which wave has the largest frequency?

• A
• B
• C
• None (same frequency)

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Unit used to measure the frequency of wavelengths.

• Amplitude

• Hertz

• Joule

• Engergy

The height of the crest represents the____ of a wave. Based on the evidence in the table, the height of the wave is not dependent on the frequency 

• frequency

• wavelength

• amplitude

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