Wave Properties

The distance between any two crests (peaks) or troughs.

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Transverse

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What type of wave is pictured?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Waving goodbye

• Stadium wave

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Frequency is

• Amount of time it takes for one wavelength
• How many wavelengths are completed in one second
• Distance between two crests or two troughs
• Amount of energy in a wave

Which wave has the highest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What type of wave is this?

• Longitudinal
• Transverse

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Which letter identifies the wavelength?

• F
• G
• H
• J

Which letter is a trough?

• F
• G
• H
• J

Which letter is a crest?

• F
• G
• H
• J

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What do all waves transfer?

• Light
• Sound
• Heat
• Energy

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Which waves do NOT need a medium?

• Sound
• Ocean
• Seismic
• Light

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