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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What does the frequency of a wave represent? 1. the distance between 2 consecutive crests 2. the number of wave cycles that pass through a specific point within a given time period 3. the distance between the highest and lowest points of a wave 4. the length of a wave that pass through a specific point within a given time period

OpenStudy (rushwr):

What do u think the answer is ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3

OpenStudy (rushwr):

Frequency of the wave represents the number of crests/troughs (waves) crossing a particular point in the medium in one second Thisis actually the definition

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so its 1 right

OpenStudy (rushwr):

So the answer would be 2 not 1 it should mention the time period

OpenStudy (rushwr):

one cycle includes crests

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you for helping me

OpenStudy (rushwr):

no problem ! :) If u need more help tag me !

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