Transverse Waves

Which points on the wave are the crest? 

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• 2
• 3
• 4

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Which points on the wave are the trough? 

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• 2
• 3
• 4

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Which points on the wave are the wavelength?

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• 2
• 3
• 4

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Which of the points on the wave are amplitude? 

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• 2
• 3
• 4

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How do these waves differ?

• they travel at different speeds
• they have different wavelengths
• they carry different amounts of energy
• they are a different distance from the source

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How do these waves compare?

• all have the same wavelength
• all have the same frequency
• wave 3 has a longer wavelength than wave 4
• wave 2 has a higher frequency than wave 4

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How much energy is the bottom wave carrying, compared to the top wave? 

• bottom is carrying more energy than top
• bottom is carrying the same energy as top
• you cannot tell from the picture
• bottom is carrying less energy than top

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For a transverse wave, amplitude is the _______ of the wave.

• height

• length

• pattern

• shape

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Frequency is calculated using which unit of measurement?

• amps

• decibels

• hertz

• meters

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Amplitude is

• The distance between two crests

• The distance from rest to crest

• The number of waves per second

• The speed of a wave