Waves Review

Front

How many nanometers (nm) are in 1 meter?

Back

1 X 10^9 nm

Front

Which wave has the greatest wavelength?

Back

Wave 3

Front

Which wave has the greatest frequency?

Back

Wave 4

Front

What is the correct unit for wavelength?

Back

m (meters)

Front

What is the speed of light?

Back

3.00 X 10^8 m/s

Front

Define wavelength.

Back

The distance between successive crests of a wave, typically measured in meters.

Front

Define frequency.

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = Wavelength × Frequency.

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz), which is equivalent to cycles per second.