Question

what is the frequency of a wave?

the amount of time that one full cycle takes

the distance from the beginning to the end of a cycle

the amount of cycles that occur in a given time

the distance traveled by the wave during one full cycle

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of wave frequency, we analyze each option:

• The first option describes the period (time for one cycle), not frequency.
• The second option describes the length of a cycle, not frequency.
• The third option matches the definition of frequency: the number of cycles per unit time.
• The fourth option describes the wavelength (distance per cycle), not frequency.

Answer:

C. the amount of cycles that occur in a given time