Wave Properties and Relationships

A wavelength is the distance between which 2 points?

• A and C

• B and G

• D and E

• F and H

An amplitude is the distance between which 2 points?

• A and C

• B and G

• D and E

• F and H

True or False: Amplitude can increase or decrease wavelength.

• True, amplitude can increase or decrease wavelength

• False, crests can increase or decrease wavelength

• False, frequency can increase or decrease wavelength

True or False: Wavelength is affected by the frequency of a wave.

• True, frequency affects wavelength

• False, amplitude affects wavelength

• False, wavelength is always constant

Waves move ​ (a)   without moving ​ (b)   .

• energy
• matter
• electromagnetism
• mechanical
• light
• sound

Label the four waves with the correct property.

b

c

a

Lowest frequency

Highest Frequency

Lowest Amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Draw a wave with:

High Amplitude

Low Frequency

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which statements are true about the relationship between amplitude and wavelenght?

• Changing amplitude causes changes in the wavelength.

• Wavelength stays the same when amplitude changes.

• Wavelength increases as amplitude increases.

• Wavelength decreases as amplitude increases.