Wave and Properties

Front

What happens to the wavelength of a wave as the frequency decreases?

Back

The wavelength increases.

Front

What is the feature of a wave that is referred to as the 'trough'?

Back

The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

How does amplitude relate to the energy carried by a wave?

Back

The larger the amplitude, the more energy the wave carries.

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency.

Front

If the velocity of a wave is 600 m/s and the wavelength is 2.0 m, what is the frequency?

Back

300 hertz.

Front

Define wavelength in the context of waves.

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

Front

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

Back

Speed = Frequency x Wavelength.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave.