Properties of Waves

What is the amplitude of a wave?

• The distance between two crests

• The height of a wave from the origin to the crest

• The length of one complete wave cycle

• The time it takes for one complete wave cycle

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What is the definition of frequency in the context of wave cycles?

• The amplitude of the waves

• The distance between two wave cycles

• The number of wave cycles that pass a given point per unit of time

• The speed at which the wave cycles move

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Which illustration represents a high frequency?

• The illustration with widely spaced waves

• The illustration with closely spaced waves

• Both illustrations represent high frequency

• Neither illustration represents high frequency

What is the definition of wavelength as shown in the image?

• The maximum height of a wave above the rest position

• The distance between any two corresponding points on successive oscillations of a wave, such as from peak to peak

• The time it takes for one complete oscillation of a wave

• The number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given unit of time

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What is the highest part of a wave called?

• Trough

• Amplitude

• Crest

• Wavelength

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What is the lowest part of a wave called?

• Crest

• Amplitude

• Trough

• Wavelength

What is sound energy?

• A type of light energy

• A form of energy that is made by vibrations and requires a medium to travel

• A form of energy that can travel in a vacuum

• A type of electrical energy

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Which of the following is NOT a medium through which sound can travel?

• Air

• Water

• Solids

• Vacuum

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Compared to light waves, how do sound waves travel?

• At the same speed

• Faster

• Slower

• In a vacuum

What is the definition of vibration as shown in the image?

• A type of musical instrument

• Rapid movement back and forth

• A process of sound amplification

• A method of tuning instruments

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