Wave Properties

Andy drew a diagram of a transverse wave. Which part of the wave is labeled X?

• rarefaction

• crest

• trough

• compression

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What type of wave is this?

• Longitudinal
• Transverse

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Which property of these waves differs?

• Frequency
• Wavelength
• Amplitude
• Pitch

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Which letter is a crest?

• F
• G
• H
• J

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Which letter is a trough?

• F
• G
• H
• J

Which letter identifies the wavelength?

• F
• G
• H
• J

Which wave has the highest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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What is the material waves travel through?

• Period
• Frequency
• Medium
• Hertz

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These waves have the same

• amplitude
• frequency
• period 
• wavelength

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What do we call the top of the wave?

• crest
• trough
• amplitude
• frequency

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