Generation Genius Wave Properties

Which letter represents a trough?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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

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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

Which term refers to the material through which waves travel?

• Period

• Frequency

• Medium

• Hertz

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What do all waves transfer?

• Light

• Sound

• Heat

• Energy

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Frequency is measured in

• Newtons

• Joules

• Hertz

• Decibels

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These waves have the same

• amplitude

• frequency

• period 

• wavelength

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In the wave diagram shown, one wavelength is the distance from point A to which point?

• E

• B

• C

• D

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