As Physics Standing Waves

What property of a wave is typically measured in Hertz (Hz)?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Speed

• Wavelength

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best describes the wavelength of a wave?

• The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs

• The height from the rest position to the crest

• The time it takes for one full vibration of a particle

• The speed of the wave through a medium

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Hey Nora and Luna, imagine you're at the beach watching the waves. Can you tell Rohan which wave property describes the height of a wave from its rest position to its crest?

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Speed

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In which type of wave do the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel?

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

• Surface wave

• Mechanical wave

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which letter(s) represent the crest of the wave?

• A

• D

• B & F

• F

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Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave?

• A

• D

• B & F

• F

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crest to crest or trough to trough

• crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength

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

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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The type of wave in which the medium moves perpendicular to the wave motion is

• transverse

• longitudinal (or compression)

• refraction

• diffraction

The type of wave that requires a medium to travel is

• Mechanical

• Electromagnetic

• Both of these

• Neither of these