Measuring Waves

This measurement refers to the distance from the equilibrium position (resting line) to the crest or to the trough.

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

• amplitude

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The wavelength can be measured from (Hint: check ALL that apply)

• Two identical points of a wave.

• crest to crest

• top to bottom

• trough to trough

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The height of the peaks above the resting line in a wave illustrated at point B in the image

• Amplitude

• Trough

• Node

• Wave

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Which letter identifies the wavelength?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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A teacher asked a group of students to use a ruler to measure the amplitude of the wave shown in the image. Between which points should the students measure?

• Points X and Y

• Points W and V

• Points U and Z

• Points V and X

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From which two points will you measure amplitude

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Match the correct wave type for wave a.

a

transverse

longitudinal

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Which wave is pictured? (a)  

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Both

• Neither

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What type of wave is this? (a)  

• mechanical

• electromagnetic

• microwave

• infrared light wave

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Which wave has the highest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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