Electromagnetic Wave Basics

Which transverse wave has the highest frequency?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

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Which transverse wave has the lowest frequency?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

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As the wavelength of the wave increases, the frequency ___.

• decreases

• increases

• fluxuates

• remains the same

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The letter X in the figure represents the wave's ___.

• amplitude

• wavelength

• crest

• trough

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Which number labels the wavelength of the wave?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

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What word describes the number of waves that pass a certain point in a given amount of time?

• frequency

• amplitude

• resonance

• wavelength

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Which number labels the crest of the wave?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

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Which number labels the trough of the wave?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

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Which SI (metric) unit is used for frequency?

• Hertz (Hz)

• Volt (v)

• Newton (N)

• Joule (J)

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The highest point on a transverse wave is called the ___.

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

• amplitude