Physics 5054 · O Level · General properties of waves

General properties of waves — practice question

Which statement about a water wave is true?

  • AThe amplitude is the vertical distance between a trough and a peak.
  • BThe frequency is the number of troughs passing a point in one second added to the number of peaks passing a point in one second.
  • CThe speed is the horizontal distance travelled per second by a peak.
  • DThe wavelength is the horizontal distance between a trough and a peak.

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