Wave Introduction Flashcard

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength of a wave?

Back

They are inversely proportional.

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How does the speed of a wave change if its frequency increases while the wavelength remains constant?

Back

The speed increases.

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What does a higher frequency mean for a wave?

Back

It means the wave oscillates more times per second.

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What is amplitude in the context of waves?

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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

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What happens to the speed of a wave if the wavelength increases while the frequency remains constant?

Back

The speed increases.

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What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

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If Wave 1 has a lower frequency than Wave 2, what can be said about their wavelengths?

Back

Wave 1 has a longer wavelength than Wave 2.

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What is the definition of wave frequency?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

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What does it mean if two waves have the same amplitude?

Back

They have the same maximum displacement from their rest position.

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Which wave has the fastest speed if all other factors are equal?

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The wave with the highest frequency.

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