Waves and Wave Energy

What is the frequency of this wave? You must count the number of complete waves.

• 1 Hz

• 5 Hz

• 10 Hz

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What is frequency measured in?

• Milliseconds

• Miles

• Hertz

• Kilograms

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Which type of waves have the longest wavelength?

• Visible light

• Radio waves

• X-rays

• Gamma-Rays

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Shorter wave lengths can carry more energy. Which of these probably carries the MOST energy:

• Infrared light

• Visible light

• X-rays

• UV light

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What is the distance between the calm sea and the highest wave called?

• Wave

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Magnitude

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Period of a wave refers to...

• how long it takes for the event to repeat.

• how strong a wave is.

• how long a wave is.

• how much energy a wave has.

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Wavelengths are usually measured in ....

• seconds

• Hz

• inches

• meters

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What does #2 represent?

• Period

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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What does #3 represent?

• Period

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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What do all waves transfer?

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