Question about wavelengths/amplitude/cycles?

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Question about wavelengths/amplitude/cycles?

I have some homework to do, and it says,

Use a diagram to illustrate each term for a wave.
a. wavelength
b. amplitude
c. cycle - I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THIS IS.

can somebody explain it to me? i know what wavelength and amplitude is.

THANKS!!!!!

2007-10-07 12:39:32 · 2 answers · asked by Angel D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

2 answers

A cycle is what's contained in one wavelength of a wave, from crest to crest, or trough to trough, etc.

2007-10-07 12:56:12 · answer #1 · answered by pegminer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A frequency of 1 Hz is a wave of 1 cycle per second. Just like with AC power or 60 Hz, one complete cycle of 60 Hz is 1/60 of a second.

2007-10-07 20:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by Bob D1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋