Exploring Wave Properties and Types

This video tutorial covers the basics of waves, including their properties and how they transfer energy without moving matter. It explains key concepts such as amplitude, wavelength, time period, and frequency, and provides equations for calculating wave speed. The video also distinguishes between transverse and longitudinal waves, highlighting their unique characteristics and examples.

What do waves transfer from one place to another?

• Matter

• Energy

• Both matter and energy

• Neither matter nor energy

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What is the maximum displacement of a wave called?

• Amplitude

• Crest

• Frequency

• Wavelength

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What is the term for the distance of one complete oscillation?

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

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In a displacement-time graph, what does the x-axis represent?

• Distance

• Time

• Displacement

• Amplitude

How is frequency measured?

• In joules

• In hertz

• In meters

• In seconds

If a wave has a frequency of 4 hertz, what is its time period?

• 4 seconds

• 1 second

• 0.5 seconds

• 0.25 seconds

What is the formula to calculate wave speed?

• Wavelength divided by frequency

• Frequency divided by wavelength

• Wavelength multiplied by frequency

• Amplitude multiplied by frequency

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What is the wave speed if the frequency is 400 hertz and the wavelength is 0.7 meters?

• 28 meters per second

• 2800 meters per second

• 0.28 meters per second

• 280 meters per second

In transverse waves, how do the oscillations move relative to the direction of energy transfer?

• Perpendicular

• In a circular motion

• Parallel

• In a random direction

Which type of wave has oscillations that are parallel to the direction of energy transfer?

• Transverse waves

• Longitudinal waves

• Water waves

• Electromagnetic waves