Wavelength

A disturbance of particles that carries energy from one place to another.

• wavelength

• wave

• frequency

• amplitude

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The distance that a vibrating object moves from its position of rest as it vibrates

• wavelength

• wave

• frequency

• amplitude

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the distance from a point on one wave to a similar point on another wave

• wavelength

• wave

• frequency

• amplitude

The number of times something is repeated in a unit time, such as the number of vibrations per second in a sound source.

• wavelength

• wave

• frequency

• amplitude

Wavelength changes with frequency.

• true

• false

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If wavelength increases, what happens to frequency?

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

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If wavelength decreases, what happens to frequency?

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

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A wavelength is measured from crest to ______ or trough to ______.

• crest/trough

• trough/crest

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What determines the amount of energy a wave carries?

• Amplitude

• wavelength

• frequency

• crest

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A greater amplitude= _____ intensity/strength and loudness of the sound.

• greater

• weaker

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