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Properties of Waves - Worksheet | Printable and Distance Learning

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We are given a wave diagram and a list of words to use to label parts of the wave and complete definitions. The words are:

Words to use:
- Hertz
- period
- metres
- dip
- seconds
- peak
- wavelength
- trough
- crest
- amplitude
- oscillation
- equilibrium line

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Step 1: Label the Diagram



Looking at the wave diagram:

1. Top of the wave: This is called the crest (or peak – both are synonyms in wave terminology).
2. Bottom of the wave: This is the trough.
3. The horizontal dashed line: This is the equilibrium line (also called the rest position).
4. Distance between two consecutive crests (or troughs): This is the wavelength.
5. Vertical distance from the equilibrium line to the crest (or trough): This is the amplitude.
6. The time for one full cycle (not shown directly, but implied): This is the period, measured in seconds.
7. Number of waves per second: This is frequency, measured in Hertz.

Now let’s fill in the diagram:

- Top arrow pointing to the highest point of the wavecrest or peak
- Arrow pointing to the lowest pointtrough
- Horizontal dashed lineequilibrium line
- Distance from one crest to the nextwavelength
- Vertical distance from equilibrium line to crestamplitude

So, labeling the boxes:

1. Top horizontal arrow (from crest to crest)wavelength
2. Vertical arrow from equilibrium line to crestamplitude
3. Dashed lineequilibrium line
4. Lowest point of wavetrough
5. Highest point of wavecrest (or peak)

But note: there are four blank boxes on the diagram. Let's match them based on typical labeling:

- Leftmost box (pointing to dashed line) → equilibrium line
- Top horizontal arrow (between two crests) → wavelength
- Vertical arrow (from equilibrium to crest) → amplitude
- Bottom right box (pointing to lowest point) → trough

So:

```
[ wavelength ] ← top horizontal arrow
[ amplitude ] ← vertical arrow
[ equilibrium line ] ← left box (dashed line)
[ trough ] ← bottom right box
```

Also, the crest or peak is labeled at the top of the wave — it might be implied, but if there’s a box at the top, it would be crest or peak.

But since only four boxes are shown, we assume:

- Top horizontal: wavelength
- Vertical: amplitude
- Dashed line: equilibrium line
- Trough: trough

(And "crest" or "peak" may be used in the definitions.)

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Step 2: Complete the Definitions



Now, fill in the blanks below:

1. ______ - the top of a wave
crest or peak
Use crest or peak — both acceptable. Let's use crest.

2. ______ - the bottom of a wave
trough

3. ______ - the level if the wave flattened out
equilibrium line

4. ______ - a repeated action back and forth or up and down
oscillation

5. ______ - the number of waves that pass every second (measured in ______)
frequency (measured in Hertz)

6. ______ - the time it takes for one complete wave to pass (measured in ______)
period (measured in seconds)

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Final Answer:



#### Diagram Labels:
- Top horizontal arrow (crest to crest): wavelength
- Vertical arrow (equilibrium to crest): amplitude
- Dashed line: equilibrium line
- Bottom right (lowest point): trough

*(Note: "crest" or "peak" may also be labeled at the top of the wave, but not boxed unless indicated.)*

#### Definitions:

1. crest – the top of a wave
2. trough – the bottom of a wave
3. equilibrium line – the level if the wave flattened out
4. oscillation – a repeated action back and forth or up and down
5. frequency – the number of waves that pass every second (measured in Hertz)
6. period – the time it takes for one complete wave to pass (measured in seconds)

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Words Used:


- wavelength – used once (diagram)
- amplitude – used once (diagram)
- equilibrium line – used once (diagram & definition)
- trough – used twice (diagram & definition)
- crest – used once (definition)
- oscillation – used once (definition)
- frequency – used once (definition)
- Hertz – used once (in frequency definition)
- period – used once (definition)
- seconds – used once (in period definition)

Unused: peak, dip, metres

> Note: "peak" is synonymous with "crest", so it could be used instead of "crest" in the first definition. But "dip" is not standard; "trough" is correct. "Metres" is a unit of length (e.g., for wavelength or amplitude), but not needed here as units aren't asked for in the diagram labels.

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Final Answer Summary:



Diagram Labels:
- Wavelength (top horizontal)
- Amplitude (vertical)
- Equilibrium line (dashed line)
- Trough (bottom)

Definitions:
1. crest – the top of a wave
2. trough – the bottom of a wave
3. equilibrium line – the level if the wave flattened out
4. oscillation – a repeated action back and forth or up and down
5. frequency – the number of waves that pass every second (measured in Hertz)
6. period – the time it takes for one complete wave to pass (measured in seconds)
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