Waves - INV 1

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What is the formula to determine frequency?

Back

Frequency = Wave Speed / Wavelength

Front

How are ocean waves created?

Back

Ocean waves are created when wind blows across the surface of the ocean, transferring energy from the air to the water.

Front

What term describes how fast a wave is traveling?

Back

Wave Speed

Front

What is a compression wave?

Back

A wave in which the medium is compressed in the same direction as the movement of the wave; also called a longitudinal wave.

Front

What is one characteristic of waves?

Back

All waves have a back and forth pattern.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between successive crests or troughs of a wave.

Front

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

Back

Wave Speed = Frequency x Wavelength.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

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A wave in which the medium moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the period of a wave?

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The time it takes for one complete cycle of the wave to pass a given point.

Front

What is the difference between amplitude and wavelength?

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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from the rest position, while wavelength is the distance between successive crests.