GWHS: Wavelength & Frequency of Waves

Front

As wavelength increases, what happens to frequency?

Back

Frequency decreases.

Front

What is the wave property that describes the distance from one point to the next corresponding point on a wave?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

In a wave diagram, how can you identify the wave with the greatest wavelength?

Back

The wave with the longest distance between consecutive peaks or troughs.

Front

What did Rutherford discover about the structure of atoms?

Back

An atom is mostly empty space, but has a dense positively charged center (nucleus).

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in waves?

Back

High frequency waves have low wavelength.

Front

Define wavelength in the context of wave properties.

Back

Wavelength is the distance between successive crests or troughs of a wave.

Front

What happens to the energy of a wave as its frequency increases?

Back

The energy of the wave increases.

Front

How does the speed of a wave relate to its wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wave speed is equal to the product of wavelength and frequency (Speed = Wavelength x Frequency).

Front

What is the formula to calculate the frequency of a wave?

Back

Frequency (f) = Speed (v) / Wavelength (λ).

Front

What type of waves are characterized by high frequency and short wavelength?

Back

Electromagnetic waves such as gamma rays and X-rays.