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In Physics / High School | 2025-07-04

What is frequency a measure of?
A. The height of the wave
B. The speed of the wave
C. The number of waves per second
D. The length of the wave

Asked by nyqbgyj659

Answer (2)

Frequency measures how many waves pass a given point in one second, defined in hertz (Hz). The correct answer is C: the number of waves per second. This understanding is crucial in areas such as sound and electromagnetic waves.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

Frequency measures the number of complete waves that pass a point per second, quantifying wave activity in hertz (Hz). The correct answer is C: the number of waves per second. This concept is fundamental in fields like acoustics and electromagnetism. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04

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