When drawn on a coordinate plane with the x-axis as the baseline, a wave with a crest that is closer to the baseline has a smaller
amplitude.
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Question
Use the table to answer the question.
Wave λ
(m) vw
(m/s)
L 120 600
M 150 600
N 100 600
O 50 600
The table shows information about four waves. Which wave has the lowest frequency?
(1 point)
Responses
wave O
wave O
wave L
wave L
wave N
wave N
wave M
wave M
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Question
Use the table to answer the question.
Wave λ
(m) vw
(m/s)
L 120 600
M 150 600
N 100 600
O 50 600
The table shows information about four waves. Which wave has the lowest frequency?
(1 point)
Responses
wave O
wave O
wave L
wave L
wave N
wave N
wave M
wave M
A student moves the end of a compressed coiled spring up and down to demonstrate wave motion. She then moves the compressed coiled spring faster but keeps everything else the same. Which characteristic will increase?(1 point)
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