Waves Review Physics

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

Back

Speed = Frequency × Wavelength

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What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The highest point of a transverse wave.

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a transverse wave.

Front

What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

Front

What is constructive interference?

Back

When two waves meet and combine to form a wave with a larger amplitude.

Front

What is destructive interference?

Back

When two waves meet and combine to form a wave with a smaller amplitude.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and period?

Back

Frequency is the reciprocal of the period; Frequency = 1/Period.