Properties of Waves (2020)

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10 questions
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Match the vocabulary term to its correct definition by dragging the definition next to the correct term.

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
The highest point of the wave
Amplitude
The height of a wave from the rest position (middle)
Crest
The lowest point of the wave (bottom)
Frequency
A disturbance that transfers energy from one location to another location
Trough
The distance between two similar points in a wave (crest to crest)
Wave
The number of waves that pass a point per unit of time
Wavelength
Use the diagram of a wave below to answer questions 2-4. Assume each box is equal to 1 meter.

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What is the wavelength (in m) of the wave above?

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What is the amplitude (in m) of the wave above?

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How many waves are shown in the wave diagram above?

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Draw a wave with an amplitude equal to 3 meters and wavelength equal to 5 meters. You should have at least two full waves drawn. Assume each box is equal to 1 meter.

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Draw a wave with an amplitude equal to 1 meter and wavelength equal to 3 meters. You should have at least three full waves drawn. Assume each box is equal to 1 meter.

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A wave traveling at 56 m/s has a wavelength of 8 meters. Determine the frequency (in Hz) of this wave. You must include the equation you used and must show your work to earn full credit. Circle your final answer with correct units!

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A wave has a wavelength of 29 meters and frequency of 5 Hz. Determine the speed (in m/s) of this wave. You must include the equation you used and must show your work to earn full credit. Circle your final answer with correct units!

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If the amplitude of a wave increases, the energy of that wave:

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As the frequency of a wave decreases, the energy of that wave: