Waves and Wave Properties

Which wave has the largest wavelength?

• A
• B
• C
• None (same wavelength)

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Which wave has the largest frequency?

• A
• B
• C
• None (same frequency)

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This picture is an example of a

• longitudinal wave

• transverse wave

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This picture is an example of which type of wave?

• transverse wave

• longitudinal wave

• ocean wave

Which waves do NOT need a medium?

• Sound
• Ocean
• Seismic
• Light

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Which letter is a trough?

• F
• G
• H
• J

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Which letter shows amplitude?

• F
• G
• H
• J

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Which letter identifies the wavelength?

• F
• G
• H
• J

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The number of times the wavelength occurs in one second, measured in units called hertz.

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Medium

• Frequency

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#5 is labeling what part of the wave?

• rest
• crest
• Trough
• Amplitude

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