Y12 Waves (Phase)

The type of waves that require medium to pass:

• Mechanical Waves
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Transverse Waves

When the frequency of a wave increases, what happens to the wavelength?

• The wavelength is not directly affected by the frequency of a wave.
• The wavelength increases.
• The wavelength decreases.
• More specific information is needed to form a conclusion about the wavelength.

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

The picture is an example of what type of interference?

• Destructive

• Constructive

• Additional

• Positive

The picture is an example of what type of interference?

• Destructive

• Constructive

• Cancelling

• Antiphase

The product of the frequency of a wave and its period is always equal to

• 1

Which of the following describes the type of wave produced on a stretched guitar string after it has been plucked?

• Stationary, longitudinal, electromagnetic

• Stationary, transverse, mechanical

• Progressive, longitudinal, electromagnetic

• Progressive, transverse, mechanical

What is the approximate phase difference between the waves shown?

• 2π

• 3 π/2

• π

• π/2

λ = 4 meters
v = 10 m/sec
Determine the frequency.

• 14 Hz
• 40 Hz
• 0.4 Hz
• 2.5 Hz