Waves Test Review

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What is constructive interference?

Back

Constructive interference occurs when two or more waves meet and their crests (or troughs) overlap, resulting in a wave of greater amplitude.

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What color of light has the highest frequency?

Back

Blue light has the highest frequency among the visible colors.

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What happens during destructive interference?

Back

Destructive interference occurs when the crest of one wave overlaps with the trough of another wave, resulting in a wave of lower amplitude.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

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Which type of wave has the longest wavelength?

Back

Radio waves have the longest wavelength and the lowest frequency/energy.

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What is a wave chain?

Back

A wave chain is a series of waves that are connected, often used to analyze wave patterns.

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How do you calculate the frequency of a wave?

Back

Frequency (f) can be calculated using the formula f = v / λ, where v is the wave speed and λ is the wavelength.

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What is diffraction?

Back

Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles or through openings, which can cause waves to spread out.

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What is the principle of superposition?

Back

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

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What is a crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave.