Wave Properties

Front

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

Back

v = λ • f

Front

If a wave has a frequency of 50 Hz and a wavelength of 10 m, what is the speed of the wave?

Back

500 m/s

Front

What happens to wavelength when frequency increases?

Back

Wavelength decreases.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that move past one spot in a second.

Front

What part of the wave is defined as the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

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

Front

How does energy relate to amplitude in a wave?

Back

Higher amplitude means more energy.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave travel; longitudinal waves oscillate parallel.