Understanding Waves

What is transferred by a wave?

• Energy

• Matter

• Both energy & matter

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What does frequency measure & what's the unit?

• The number of waves per second in seconds

• The number of waves per second in hertz

• The time for one wave to cycle in seconds

• The time for one wave to cycle in hertz

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If the wavelength of a wave increases, the period will...

• Decrease

• Increase as well

• Remain unchanged

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What is the symbol and unit for wavelength?

• Wavelength (μ) is measured in m/s

• Wavelength (μ) is measured in meters

• Wavelength (λ) is measured in m/s

• Wavelength (λ) is measured in meters

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Which part of a wave is shown by the letter A?

• Amplitude

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Crest

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Which part of a wave is shown by the letter B?

• Amplitude

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Crest

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Which part of a wave is shown by the letter C?

• Amplitude

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Crest

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Which part of a wave is shown by the letter D?

• Amplitude

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Crest

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What is the amplitude of this wave?

• 2 m

• 2.5 m

• 4 m

• 18 m

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What is the wavelength of this wave?

• 2 m

• 2.5 m

• 4 m

• 18 m

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