Waves Unit 1

Which term describes the number of waves passing a point during a certain period of time?

• crest
• frequency
• range
• wavelength

This figure shows a wave. What is the wavelength of the wave?

• 1.5 m
• 3.0 m
• 5.0 m
• 6.5 m

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A local surf report provides the height of the wave from the trough to the crest of the wave. How does this relate to the wave’s amplitude?

• It is less than the wave’s amplitude.
• It is equal to the wave’s amplitude.
• It is about twice the wave’s amplitude.
• It is about half of the wave’s amplitude.

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What measurement is usually determined by measuring the crest of one wave to the crest of another wave?

• amplitude
• frequency
• range
• wavelength

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The figure shows a wave. What is the amplitude of the wave?

• 2 m
• 4 m
• 6 m
• 8 m

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A wave pulse occurs at a certain point in three seconds. Which property of the wave can be measured?

• amplitude
• frequency
• wavelength
• wave speed

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The figure shows a wave. What is the height of the crest of the wave?

• 1.5 m
• 3.0 m
• 5.0 m
• 6.5 m

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The diagram shows properties of waves. Which property of a wave is shown by F?

• period
• frequency
• amplitude
• wavelength

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What is a wave?

• a disturbance that transfers energy
• a disturbance that transfers matter
• any type of energy that makes particles move
• any type of matter that vibrates back and forth

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Which describes the speed of a wave?

• amplitude × time
• period × amplitude
• amplitude × wavelength
• wavelength × frequency

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