Exploring Wave Properties Quiz

Which term describes the height of a wave from its rest position to its crest?

The unit used to measure the frequency of a wave is (a)   .

The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that has the longest wavelength is (a)   .

If the wavelength of a wave increases while its speed stays the same, the frequency (a)   .

Match each wave characteristic with what it determines about the wave.

A student observes two waves. Wave X has a higher frequency than Wave Y. What can the student conclude about the wavelengths of the two waves if they travel at the same speed?

If the amplitude of a transverse wave is increased, the effect on the energy of the wave is that (a)   .

Compared to ultraviolet light in the electromagnetic spectrum, visible light has (a)   .

A student increases the frequency of a wave on a string but keeps the speed constant. What happens to the wavelength?

What is the term for the number of wave crests passing a fixed point each second?