Wave Interactions

Front

What is the relationship between the frequency of a vibrating string and its pitch?

Back

The higher the frequency of a vibrating string, the higher the pitch of the sound it produces.

Front

What happens to light when it passes through two polarizing filters that are aligned perpendicular to each other?

Back

100% of the light is blocked.

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

A sound wave is a type of longitudinal wave.

Front

What is destructive interference?

Back

Destructive interference occurs when two waves affect each other in a negative way, resulting in a smaller amplitude.

Front

How does the medium through which a wave travels affect its speed?

Back

The speed of a wave is affected by the medium; different media can change the speed at which the wave travels.

Front

What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between successive crests or troughs of a wave.

Front

What is constructive interference?

Back

Constructive interference occurs when two waves add together to produce a single wave of greater amplitude.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

In transverse waves, the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, while in longitudinal waves, the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

What is the principle of superposition in wave interactions?

Back

The principle of superposition states that when two or more waves overlap, the resulting wave is the sum of the individual waves.