conceptual physics spring quizziz final exam review

The high point of a wave is called the _______.

• Crest

• Trough

• Node

• Amplitude

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The low point of a wave is called the _______.

• Trough

• Crest

• Node

• Peak

The distance between successive identical points of a wave is called the _______.

• Wavelength (λ)

• Frequency (f)

• Amplitude (A)

• Period (T)

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The number of vibrations an object makes in a unit of time is called _______.

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Velocity

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The formula for frequency is _______.

• Frequency = 1/period (T) or 1/T

• Frequency = period (T) × 2

• Frequency = period (T) + 1

• Frequency = period (T) - 1

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The distance from the midpoint to the crest (or trough) of the wave is called _______.

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Velocity

The unit of frequency is _______.

• Hertz (Hz)

• Newton (N)

• Joule (J)

• Watt (W)

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The time it takes to complete one cycle is called the _______.

• Period (T)

• Frequency (f)

• Amplitude (A)

• Wavelength (λ)

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A wave where the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of the wave is called a _______.

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Standing wave

A wave where the oscillations are parallel to the direction of the wave is called a _______.

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave