Wave Properties Warm-Up

____________ is the distance from a single point on a wave to an identical point on the same wave.

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Velocity

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____________ is the maximum distance moved by a wave from the equilibrium position to the highest or lowest point.

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Velocity

On the wave below, which part is identified as the crest?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

On the wave below, which part is identified as the wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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On the wave below, which part is identified as the trough?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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Identify which waves below have the shorter and longer wavelength.

• Wave A has a shorter wavelength than Wave B.

• Wave B has a shorter wavelength than Wave A.

• Wave A and Wave B have the same wavelength.

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Wavelength is typically measured in which of the following units?

• Meters

• Kilograms

• Seconds

• Amperes

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Waves with a longer wavelength tend to be ____ dangerous.

• Less

• More

• Equally

• Extremely

In Wave A, how many complete waves are formed during the time period displayed?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 5

In Wave B, how many complete waves are formed during the time period displayed?

• 6

• 5

• 7

• 8