Module 9 Lesson 1 Introduction to Waves

____________ is a measure of how many wavelengths pass a certain point each second.

• vibration
• frequency
• wavelength
• speed

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What is the velocity of a wave with a frequency of 550 Hz and a wavelength of .23m?

• 12.65 m/s
• 126.5 m/s
• 1265 m/s
• 1.26 m/s

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A wave with a wavelength of 12m travels at 245 m/s.  Calculate it's frequency.

• 2.04 Hz
• 20.41 Hz
• 204.1 Hz
• 2041 Hz

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Frequency is measured in ________.

• m/s
• hertz
• newtons
• meters

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A wave that has more energy than another wave has a greater ________________.

• wavelength
• frequency
• speed
• amplitude

Waves that travel through a medium are ______ waves.

• electromagnetic
• compressional
• transverse
• mechanical

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

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Waves are a transfer of what?

• Heat
• Light
• Energy
• Food

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What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave
• transverse wave
• sound wave
• mechanical wave

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