Wave Properties and Terminology

The distance between 2 corresponding parts of a wave  (example- crest to crest) is its _____________________

• trough
• frequency
• amplitude
• wavelength

The frequency of a wave is measured in __________________. 

• inches
• hertz
• periods
• eras

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What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?

• amplitude
• trough
• resting point
• crest

What number represents the wavelength?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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What number represents the amplitude?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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Which color has the longest wavelength?

• Yellow

• Red

• Green

• Purple

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The highest point on a wave is:

• the crest

• the trough

• the top

• the coast

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What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave
• transverse wave
• sound wave
• mechanical wave

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Which part of the wave is shown at letter E?

• trough
• crest
• resting point
• amplitude

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Any material that a wave travels through is called a ____________________.

• vibration
• compression
• medium
• crest

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