Waves - Properties

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What happens to the frequency of a wave if the wavelength increases?

Back

The frequency decreases.

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Which wave has the largest wavelength?

Back

Wave B has the largest wavelength.

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What do the letters B and F represent in a wave diagram?

Back

B and F represent the crest of the wave.

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Which wave has the largest frequency?

Back

Wave C has the largest frequency.

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What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave?

Back

Wavelength.

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What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance a point on the wave moves from its rest position.

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How are frequency and wavelength related in a wave?

Back

Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

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What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz).

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What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

In transverse waves, the particle movement is perpendicular to the wave direction; in longitudinal waves, it is parallel.