PRACTICE QUESTIONS - Parts of a Wave

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Comparing Wave A (black) to Wave B (green), Wave A has a
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A higher crest.higher crest.

B higher frequency.higher frequency.

C longer wavelength.longer wavelength.

D greater amplitude.greater amplitude.

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To compare Wave A (black) to Wave B (green) using the responses provided, we need to focus on the different characteristics of waves, which include crest height (amplitude), frequency, and wavelength.

  • Crest Height: Refers to the maximum displacement of the wave from the rest position, commonly known as amplitude.

  • Frequency: Refers to how many cycles occur in a given amount of time.

  • Wavelength: Refers to the distance between successive crests (or troughs) of a wave.

Based on your options:

  • A. higher crest: This would indicate that Wave A has greater amplitude than Wave B.

  • B. higher frequency: This would indicate the number of cycles per second is greater for Wave A than Wave B.

  • C. longer wavelength: This would suggest that the distance between crests of Wave A is greater than that of Wave B.

  • D. greater amplitude: This would mean Wave A has a larger maximum displacement compared to Wave B.

To choose the correct response, you would need to look at the waves visually or use specified details to determine which characteristics Wave A has compared to Wave B. Without that information, I cannot definitively answer which option is correct.