Wave Characteristics

What is a wave primarily defined as?

• A drawing on paper

• A type of sound

• Energy in motion

• A shape in water

Which part of a wave is similar to the top of a mountain?

• Wavelength

• Trough

• Amplitude

• Crest

How do you measure the amplitude of a wave?

• By finding the length of the wave

• By counting the number of waves

• By checking the wave's speed

• By measuring the distance from crest to baseline

What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

• It stays the same

• It gets longer

• It disappears

• It gets shorter

In what unit is frequency measured?

• Decibels

• Hertz

• Seconds

• Meters