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Properties of Waves — Quiz

Question 2 • Physical Science

Which best describes the relationship between the terms “frequency,” “wavelength,” and “hertz”?

Answer
A
Frequency is measured from wavelength to hertz.
B
Wavelength is measured from frequency to hertz.
C
Frequency is the number of wavelengths, which is measured in hertz.
D
Wavelength is the number of frequencies, which is measured in hertz.

Explanation

Frequency tells how many wave cycles pass a point each second, and its unit is hertz (Hz). Wavelength is the distance between matching points on consecutive waves, so it is not measured in hertz. Choice A is the best description, though frequency is more precisely the number of cycles per second rather than simply the number of wavelengths.

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