Properties of waves

Which letter represents wavelength?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which letter represents the wave crest?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which letter represents the wave trough?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which letter represents amplitude?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which wave has a greater frequency?

• A
• B

What is another name for wave height?

• Frequency
• Amplitude
• Wavelength
• Origin

What is measured from crest to crest or trough to trough?

• Frequency
• Amplitude
• Wavelength
• Origin

What does a wave carry from place to place?

• energy

• matter

• people

The highest point on a transverse wave is the

• compression

• crest

• rest position

• trough

The lowest point on a transverse wave is the

• compression

• crest

• rest position

• trough