Wavelengths

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What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs in a wave.

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How is wavelength related to frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the speed of a wave?

Back

Speed = Wavelength × Frequency.

Front

What type of wave has the highest energy?

Back

Electromagnetic waves, such as gamma rays, have the highest energy.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.

Front

How does amplitude affect energy in a wave?

Back

Higher amplitude means more energy; waves with greater amplitude carry more energy.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and energy?

Back

Shorter wavelengths correspond to higher energy waves.

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What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a wave where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a wave where the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, from radio waves to gamma rays.