The number of crests of a wave passing a point per unit time is the wave's
A) amplitude.
B) period.
C) frequency.
D) velocity.
E) phase angle.

Name: The number of crests of a wave passing a point per unit time is the wave's A) amplitude. B) period. C) frequency. D) velocity. E) phase angle.
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The frequency of a wave is defined as the number of crests (or cycles) that pass a point per unit time.

The Number of Crests of a Wave Passing a Point