Physics A - 9.5: Wave Properties Flashcard

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum displacement from the resting position

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What is the frequency of a wave?

Back

The number of waves passing a point per second

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What is the period of a wave?

Back

The time for one wave cycle to complete

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What is wavelength?

Back

Distance between two identical parts of a wave

Front

What is wave velocity?

Back

The speed at which a disturbance moves

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and period?

Back

Front

What happens to period if frequency increases?

Back

Period decreases

Front

What happens to wavelength when frequency increases (if velocity is constant)?

Back

Wavelength decreases

Front

What unit is used to measure frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What is the speed of a wave that has a wavelength of 10 m and a frequency of 2 Hz?

Back

20 m/s