Wave Calculations

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What is wave speed (velocity)?

Back

Wave speed (velocity) is the distance a wave travels per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second (m/s).

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How do you calculate wavelength?

Back

Wavelength can be calculated using the formula: Wavelength = Wave Speed / Frequency.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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What is the unit of frequency?

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The unit of frequency is Hertz (Hz), which represents cycles per second.

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If a wave has a frequency of 600 Hz and a speed of 12 m/s, what is its wavelength?

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Wavelength = Wave Speed / Frequency = 12 m/s / 600 Hz = 0.02 m.

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If a wave has a speed of 600 m/s and a wavelength of 2.0 m, what is its frequency?

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Frequency = Wave Speed / Wavelength = 600 m/s / 2.0 m = 300 Hz.

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Which wave has the greatest frequency in a diagram?

Back

The wave with the shortest wavelength has the greatest frequency.

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What happens to the wavelength of a wave as its frequency increases?

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The wavelength becomes shorter as the frequency increases.

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If a wave has a frequency of 5 Hz and a speed of 25 m/s, what is its wavelength?

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Wavelength = Wave Speed / Frequency = 25 m/s / 5 Hz = 5 m.

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What is the formula for wave speed?

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Wave Speed = Wavelength x Frequency.