What is the term for the number of wave cycles that pass a given point per second?
A
Wavelength
B
Amplitude
C
Frequency
D
Period
Correct Answer: Option C — Frequency
Explanation:
Frequency measures how many complete wave cycles pass a fixed point every second, expressed in Hertz. Higher frequency waves carry more ener...
Frequency measures how many complete wave cycles pass a fixed point every second, expressed in Hertz. Higher frequency waves carry more energy and, in sound, are perceived as higher pitched tones by the human ear.