Understanding Waves

What is the amplitude of a wave?

• The time it takes to complete one cycle

• The maximum displacement from the center

• The number of cycles per second

• The distance between two crests

How is the period of a wave defined?

• The number of cycles per second

• The time taken to complete one full cycle

• The maximum displacement from the center

• The distance between two consecutive crests

What term is used to describe the highest point of a wave?

• Amplitude

• Trough

• Crest

• Wavelength

How is the wavelength of a wave measured?

• The time taken to complete one cycle

• The maximum displacement from the center

• The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs

• The number of cycles per second

In longitudinal waves, what corresponds to the crests and troughs?

• Speed and direction

• Period and wavelength

• Compression and rarefaction

• Amplitude and frequency