Question

directions: sort the following as a characteristic of wavelength, frequency or amplitude.
the number of times a wave cycles in one second
wavelength frequency amplitude

Explanation:

Step1: Recall wave property definitions

• Wavelength: Distance between two consecutive similar points (e.g., crests) on a wave.
• Frequency: Number of wave cycles per unit time (here, per second).
• Amplitude: Maximum displacement of a point on the wave from its rest position.

Step2: Match the description to the property

The description "The number of times a wave cycles in one second" matches the definition of frequency.

Answer:

Frequency