Wave Speed

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What is wave speed?

Back

Wave speed is the distance traveled by a wave per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second (m/s).

Front

What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

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Wave speed (v) = Frequency (f) × Wavelength (λ).

Front

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

Back

Wave speed = 3 Hz × 2 m = 6 m/s.

Front

What is frequency?

Back

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

Front

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.

Front

How are frequency and wavelength related?

Back

Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

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What is a medium in the context of waves?

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A medium is the substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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What happens to the speed of sound in different mediums?

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The speed of sound varies in different mediums; it travels fastest in solids, slower in liquids, and slowest in gases.

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What is the relationship between high frequency and wavelength?

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High frequency waves have low wavelengths.

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What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

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The unit of measurement for frequency is Hertz (Hz).