Waves Introduction Check

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What is the measurement of the distance the particles move from the resting/central point of the wave?

Back

Amplitude

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What is the term for the top of the wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What are waves primarily used for?

Back

Transferring Energy

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If 6 wavelengths pass a fixed point in one second, what is the frequency of that wave?

Back

6 Hz

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What is the measurement of the length of a wave from one point of the wave to the next identical part of the wave?

Back

Wavelength

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

Back

Trough

Front

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

Back

Frequency is inversely proportional to wavelength; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

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What happens to the amplitude of a wave as energy increases?

Back

The amplitude increases.

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

Back

Speed = Frequency x Wavelength

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