8.8A Properties of Waves

Which of the following best describes the amplitude of a wave?

• The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

• The height of the wave from the rest position to the crest.

• The distance between two consecutive crests.

• The speed at which the wave travels.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum?

• As frequency increases, wavelength increases.

• As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

• Frequency and wavelength are not related.

• Frequency and wavelength both remain constant.

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Which of the following waves has the highest frequency?

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Infrared waves

• Gamma rays

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What is the unit of frequency?

• Meters

• Hertz

• Joules

• Seconds

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Which of the following statements is true about transverse waves?

• The particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of wave travel.

• The particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.

• The particles of the medium do not move at all.

• The particles of the medium move in a circular motion.

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Which property of these waves differs?

• Frequency
• Wavelength
• Amplitude
• Pitch

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Which letter is a crest?

• F
• G
• H
• J

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Which letter is a trough?

• F
• G
• H
• J

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Which letter shows amplitude?

• F
• G
• H
• J

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Which letter identifies the wavelength?

• F
• G
• H
• J

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