Wave Basics

The lowest point on a wave is the:

• Amplitude

• Crest

• Trough

• Wavelength

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave

• transverse wave

• sound wave

• mechanical wave

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Which of the following refers to the time required for a wave to complete one full cycle?

• Period

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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9. The frequency of a wave is measured in (a)   .

• Hertz

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

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What is the frequency of this wave?

• 1 Hz

• 5 Hz

• 10 Hz

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If the wave shown occurred in one second, what is its frequency?

• 5 Hz

• 10 Hz

• 20 Hz

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Which letter represents the amplitude of the wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What is the difference between wave B and wave C?

• wave B has a higher frequency than wave C

• wave B has a lower frequency than wave C

• wave B has a higher amplitude than wave C

• wave B has a lower amplitude than wave C

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Determine the wavelength of this wave?

• 1m

• 2m

• 3m

• 4m

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