AP Physics 1 Question 6: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 6

6.

The graph above shows a wave. What quantity of the wave does the indicated segment represent?

  • A. Frequency
  • B. Wavelength
  • C. Period
  • D. Cannot be determined

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C Based only on the curve itself, the segment could be either wavelength or period, but the x-axis is labeled as time, which means the segment must be the period.