Waves and Wave Properties

Waves transfer and have (a)  

• Matter
• Molecules
• Energy
• Atoms

Which letter represents amplitude? (a)  

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

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What property of a wave is represented by letter B? (a)  

• A. Wavelength
• B. Amplitude
• C. Speed
• D. Frequency

Which of the following can act as a medium for a wave to travel through? (a)  

• A. Solids only
• B. Liquids only
• C. Gases only
• D. Solids, liquids, and gases

8. The lowest part of a transverse wave is known as a (a)   .

• Trough
• Crest
• Compression
• Rarefaction
• Medium

At the beach, the highest part of an ocean wave before it breaks is known as a (a)   .

• Compression

• Rarefaction

• Medium

• Crest

• Trough

What does point C represent? (a)  

• Amplitude
• Trough
• Crest
• Wavelength

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave? (a)  

• A
• B & D
• D
• C & G

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A wave that has the vibration perpendicular (up and down) to the direction of the wave is called:

• Longitudinal

• Transverse