Waves Intro and Parts

How often a wave occurs is the wave's __________________

• crest

• frequency

• wavelength

• resting point

What number represents the wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which wave has a longer wavelength?

• wave C

• wave D

Which wave has a greater frequency?

• wave B

• wave C

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How do particles move in a compression wave?

• They do not move.

• They move back and forth like a slinky.

• They go in circles.

What are the particles like in compressions?

• They are spread out.

• There are no particles in compressions.

• They are pressed together.

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Where is the wavelength in this picture?

• Y

• Z

• X

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What number represents the amplitude?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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The amplitude measures from

• Crest to Crest

• Crest to Resting line

• Crest to wavelength

• Crest to Trough

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Mechanical waves require a _.

• crest

• medium

• frequency

• wavelength

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