Wave Speed and Properties

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

• Matter

• Mass

• Energy

The height of a wave from its resting point (B).

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

The length of a wave, from crest to crest or trough to trough. (D)

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

The number of waves passing a given point each second is:

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

What is the correct formula for wave speed?

• Wave speed = frequency x wavelength

• Wave speed = amplitude x wavelength

• Wave speed = amplitude x period

• Wave speed = frequency x period

Which letter represents amplitude? (a)  

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

6. Which of the following can act as media for a wave? (a)  

• A. Solids only
• B. Liquids only
• C. Gases only
• D. Solids, liquids, and gases

What does point C represent? (a)  

• Amplitude
• Trough
• Crest
• Wavelength

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave? (a)  

• A
• B & D
• D
• C & G