LS Flashcard 6 Review

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What is a wave crest?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

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What is a wave trough?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in a certain amount of time.

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What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is amplitude?

Back

The height of a wave from its rest position to its crest or trough.

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In a parallel circuit, does a break in one branch affect another branch?

Back

No, a break in one branch does not affect the others.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength, and lower frequency means longer wavelength.

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What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

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What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz), which represents cycles per second.

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What happens to the amplitude of a wave if energy is added?

Back

The amplitude increases.