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

Question

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

rushwr · Answer

What do u think the answer is ?

anonymous · Answer

3

rushwr · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

so its 1 right

rushwr · Answer

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

rushwr · Answer

one cycle includes crests

anonymous · Answer

thank you for helping me

rushwr · Answer

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