Wave and Properties

Front

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

Back

Speed = Frequency × Wavelength

Front

Define frequency in the context of waves.

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

Define amplitude in terms of waves.

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of wave travel.

Front

How does increasing frequency affect wavelength?

Back

Increasing frequency results in a shorter wavelength, as speed remains constant.

Front

What is the relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength?

Back

Wave speed is equal to the product of frequency and wavelength (v = f × λ).

Front

What is the unit of measurement for wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is typically measured in meters (m).