Intro to Waves Review

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle motion parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

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Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the term for the maximum distance a particle travels from its rest position in a wave?

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Amplitude

Front

What do we call the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

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

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Wave frequency

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave called?

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Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for one complete wave to pass a given point?

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Wave period

Front

What type of wave does not require a medium to travel through?

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Electromagnetic wave

Front

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

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.

Front

What is the formula to calculate wave speed?

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Wave speed = frequency × wavelength