Wave Parts

_________________________ is the distance between a point on one wave and the identical point of the next wave.

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Crest

• Wavelength

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The highest part of the wave is called the _______________.

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Trough

• Crest

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• Frequency
• Amplitude
• Wavelength
• Trough

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Which wave has highest frequency?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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How often a wave occurs is the wave's __________________

• crest
• frequency
• wavelength
• resting point

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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How would you describe the movement of a transverse wave?

• Up and down
• Back and forth
• In zigzags
• Linear

Which wave has the greatest amplitude?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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What type of wave is this?

• Longitudinal
• Transverse

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Which answer best explains what causes a wave?

• Shaking
• Potential energy
• Light
• Vibrations