2024 WAVES Review

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

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Frequency

Front

What happens to the frequency and energy of a wave with a large wavelength?

Back

It has a low frequency and low energy.

Front

Why are S-waves classified as transverse waves?

Back

Particles move perpendicular to the direction the wave travels.

Front

What does the letter 'A' represent in a wave diagram?

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Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the matter through which waves can travel?

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Medium

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What type of wave has particles that move parallel to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

The maximum displacement of particles from their rest position.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

Front

What are the two main types of mechanical waves?

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Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.