Characteristics of Wave

Which letter represents the crest/peak of a wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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______ is the distance from rest to the crest/peak OR rest to the trough/valley

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Resting position

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The horizontal line that runs through the middle of the wave represents...

• Starting Position/Rest

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• None of the above.

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________ is the number of waves.

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Starting position

• Wavelength

What is the frequency of these waves?

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Which wave has the lowest amplitude?

• 1

• 2

• 3

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which wave has the highest amplitude?

• 1

• 2

• 3

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which wave has more energy? Why?

• Top wave because the amplitude is smaller

• Bottom wave because the amplitude is larger

• They are the same because the wavelengths are equal

• Top because the rarefactions are closer together

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Identify the wave part

• crest

• trough

• compression

• refraction

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Identify the wave part

• crest

• trough

• compression

• refraction

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