Physical Science Physics Semester Review

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

Back

Speed = Wavelength × Frequency

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What does a distance vs. time graph represent?

Back

It represents the speed of an object.

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How do you calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

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What happens to the speed of an object if the slope of a distance vs. time graph is steeper?

Back

The speed is faster.

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What is the unit of speed in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

Meters per second (m/s)

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What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

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

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What is wavelength?

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

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What is the relationship between frequency, wavelength, and speed of a wave?

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Speed = Wavelength × Frequency.

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What is a force diagram?

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A graphical representation showing all the forces acting on an object.