Waves

Front

What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between successive crests or troughs of a wave, typically measured in meters.

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What type of wave is characterized by particle motion parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

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Longitudinal wave.

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest.

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

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Trough.

Front

What type of wave has particle motion perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What is the speed of a wave?

Back

The speed of a wave is the distance traveled by a wave in a given amount of time, calculated as speed = wavelength × frequency.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is an electromagnetic wave?

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An electromagnetic wave is a type of wave that can travel through both matter and empty space, consisting of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.

Front

What is the formula for calculating the frequency of a wave?

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Frequency (f) is calculated as f = speed of wave (v) / wavelength (λ).

Front

What is the principle of superposition in wave theory?

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The principle of superposition states that when two or more waves overlap, the resulting wave displacement is the sum of the individual wave displacements.