Measuring Waves Worksheet

Which wave in the diagram has the lower frequency?

• Wave A

• Wave B

• They have the same frequency.

Which wave in the diagram has the greater amplitude?

• Wave A (top)

• Wave B (bottom)

• They both have the same amplitude.

The graphs above describe two waves. The waves are traveling at the same speed.

Select the graph of the wave with the the greater amplitude.

• A

• B

The graphs below describe two waves. The waves are traveling at the same speed.

Select the graph of the wave with the greater frequency.

• A

• B

The graphs above describe two waves. The waves are traveling at the same speed.

Select the graph of the wave with the greater amplitude.

• A

• B

The graphs below describe two waves. The waves are traveling at the same speed.

Select the graph of the wave with the greater frequency.

• A

• B

The graphs below describe two waves. The waves are traveling at the same speed.

Select the graph of the wave with the greater frequency.

• A

• B

The graphs below describe two waves. The waves are traveling at the same speed.

Select the graph of the wave with the greater frequency.

• A

• B

The graphs above describe two waves. The waves are traveling at the same speed.

Select the graph of the wave with the the greater frequency.

• A

• B

The first wave has a wavelength of ...

• 2 cm

• 4 cm

• 8 cm

• 10 cm