Wave Speed

Wave Speed

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Physics

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a medium?

Back

The substance through which a wave can travel.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula to calculate wave speed?

Back

Wave Speed = Frequency × Wavelength.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is frequency?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate the frequency of a wave if you know the period?

Back

Frequency = 1 / Period.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a wave has a frequency of 3 Hz and a wavelength of 2 m, what is its speed?

Back

Speed = 3 Hz × 2 m = 6 m/s.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa, for a constant wave speed.

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