Generation Genius Wave Reflection

Which of the following are properties of waves?

• Amplitude
• Wavelength
• Frequency
• All of the above

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_______ waves need matter to travel but ________ waves do not.

• Sound; light
• Light; sound
• Sound; electrical
• Electrical; light

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A _______ is a repeating pattern of motion that transfers energy from one place to another.

• wavelength
• wave
• frequency
• light

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Waves move _______, not matter.

• light
• sound
• energy
• water

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The height of the wave from its resting point is called its ___________.

• frequency
• wavelength
• amplitude
• sequence

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The bottom of a wave is called its _________.

• peak
• wavelength
• frequency
• trough

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The _____________ of a wave is how many waves occur in one second.

• wavelength
• amplitude
• frequency
• energy

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What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

• Nanometers
• Hertz
• Micrometers
• Decibels

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Which properties of waves make up color?

• Wavelength and frequency
• Frequency and amplitude
• Amplitude and wavelength
• Wavelength, frequency, and amplitude

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A ___ amplitude light wave will be brighter, and a __ amplitude light wave will be dimmer.

• lower; higher
• higher; higher
• higher; lower
• lower; lower

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