C13L2 - Wave Properties

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What is wavelength?

Back

The distance from one point on a wave to the same point on the next wave.

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What does amplitude measure in a wave?

Back

The height of the wave from the rest position.

Front

What is the speed of light in empty space?

Back

The fastest speed at which light travels.

Front

What is frequency in terms of waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = Wavelength x Frequency.

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave.

Front

What type of wave is a light wave?

Back

A transverse wave.