Wave Speed Wave Length Frequency

What is the correct formula for wave speed?

• Wave speed = frequency x wavelength

• Wave speed = amplitude x wavelength

• Wave speed = amplitude x period

• Wave speed = frequency x period

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The length of a wave, from crest to crest or trough to trough. (D)

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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The number of waves passing a given point each second is:

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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The height of a wave from its resting point (B).

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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How fast the wave is moving through a medium (a)  

• wave speed

• wavelength

• amplitude

• frequency

As wavelength decreases, the crests of the wave:

• become wider

• become shorter

• get closer together

• get farther apart

If a wave has a long wavelength, it will have __________ energy.

• High

• Medium

• Low

If a wave has a short wavelength, it will have __________ energy.

• High

• Medium

• Low

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If a wave has a high frequency, it will have __________ energy.

• High

• Medium

• Low

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Which of the following is a mechanical wave?

• X-ray

• Infrared

• Radio waves

• Sound