Waves Review Physics
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a wave?
Back
A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is wavelength?
Back
Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is frequency?
Back
Frequency is the number of complete waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between speed, frequency, and wavelength?
Back
The speed of a wave (v) is equal to its frequency (f) multiplied by its wavelength (λ): v = f × λ.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is amplitude?
Back
Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?
Back
Transverse waves have oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while longitudinal waves have oscillations parallel to the direction of wave travel.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a crest in a wave?
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A crest is the highest point of a wave.
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