Introduction to Properties of Waves, Frequency and Period Calculations

Which property of the waves shown differs?

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Pitch

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Which type of wave is represented by the diagram shown?

• Longitudinal

• Transverse

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Which letter shown in the diagram represents a crest?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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Which type of waves have compressions and rarefactions?

• longitudinal

• transverse

Which letter represents a trough?

• F

• G

• H

• J

Which letter in the diagram represents the amplitude of the wave?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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Which letter identifies the wavelength?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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What type of wave is shown?

• Longitudinal

• Transverse

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Which wave has the highest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Frequency is

• Amount of time it takes for one wavelength

• The number of wavelengths that are completed in one second

• Distance between two crests or two troughs

• Amount of energy in a wave