Question

Which wave characteristics is defined as the number of cycles of a periodic wave occurring per unit time?

Answer 1

Answer;

Frequency

Explanation;

• Waves are disturbances that travel through a material medium. There are several characteristics of waves, which includes; wavelength, frequency, period and amplitude.
• Amplitude is the maximum displacement of wave particles, or simply the height of the wave, measured in meters.
• Wavelength is the distance between adjacent crests or troughs in a transverse wave or between two successive rarefaction or compressions in a longitudinal wave, measured in meters.
• Period is the time it takes for one complete wave to pass a given point, measured in seconds.
• Frequency is the number of complete waves or cycles that pass a point in one second, measured is inverse seconds, or Hertz (Hz).