Waves Science

Why would a wave change direction?

• Because it went from a medium to empty space

• Because it went from one medium to another

• the amplitude

• the amplitude of the wave

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

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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The highest point on a wave is:

• the crest

• the trough

• the top

• the coast 

The lowest point on a wave is the:

• Amplitude

• Crest

• Trough

• Wavelength

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following can sound travel through?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• all of the above

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The crest of a wave is the _____________.

• Frequency

• Highest point

• Amplitude

• Lowest point

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True or False: A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

• True

• False

What does the amplitude of a wave describe?

• The rate at which every point on the wave moves up and down.

• The highest point of the wave.

• The oscillations that travel from one place to another.

• The maximum height the wave rises above the level surface.

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