The Frequency of a Wave Is ____________________

question 21

Multiple Choice

The frequency of a wave is ____________________.

• A) the amount of displacement of the medium through which the wave is passing
• B) the number of full wave cycles passing a given point per unit time
• C) the time between successive waves
• D) the energy of the wave

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Definitions:

Central Tendency

A statistical measure that identifies a single value as representative of an entire distribution of data, such as the mean, median, or mode.

Extreme Scores

Values in a data set that are significantly higher or lower than the majority of the data points, potentially affecting the overall analysis.

Psychological Investigator

An individual who conducts studies and experiments to understand human behavior and mental processes.

Informed Consent

A process ensuring that a participant is fully aware of and understands the potential risks and benefits of their participation in a study or treatment.