Wave Frequency

Front

A wave with a large wavelength will have a ______ frequency.

Back

low

Front

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

Back

Wave 4

Front

The units for frequency are measured in _____________.

Back

hertz

Front

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

Back

Wave 3

Front

The SI unit for frequency is _________.

Back

hertz

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What is frequency?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for calculating frequency?

Back

Frequency (f) = 1 / Period (T) where T is the time for one complete wave.

Front

What is the period of a wave?

Back

The period is the time it takes for one complete wave to pass a point.

Front

If a wave has a frequency of 10 Hz, what is its period?

Back

0.1 seconds (T = 1/f = 1/10)