Speed, Frequency and Wavelength- Concepts & Calculations

Front

High frequency waves have _________ wavelengths.

Back

short

Front

Which vocabulary term is used to identify the distance between points C & G?

Back

Wavelength

Front

All waves carry __________.

Back

energy

Front

Which wave has a greater frequency? A or B?

Back

A

Front

A wave has a velocity of 4 m/s and a wavelength of 2 m. What is the frequency of the wave?

Back

2 hz

Front

What is the formula to calculate frequency?

Back

Frequency (f) = Velocity (v) / Wavelength (λ)

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

Define wavelength.

Back

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

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What does a higher frequency indicate about a wave's energy?

Back

Higher frequency indicates higher energy.