Exploring Wave Properties and Terminology

The video tutorial covers the anatomy of waves, including key parts like equilibrium, crests, and troughs. It explains how to measure wavelength, amplitude, frequency, and period, and discusses the reciprocal relationship between frequency and period. The tutorial provides practical examples and measurements to enhance understanding of these fundamental wave properties.

What is the line called that represents the center of a wave?

• Line of equilibrium

• Crest line

• Amplitude line

• Trough line

What are the highest points on a wave called?

• Troughs

• Amplitude peaks

• Equilibrium points

• Crests

How is wavelength defined?

• The vertical distance between a crest and a trough

• The height of a wave from the equilibrium line

• The horizontal distance between corresponding points on consecutive waves

• The time it takes for one wave to pass a point

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Which Greek letter is used to represent wavelength?

• Beta

• Gamma

• Alpha

• Lambda

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What does the amplitude of a wave measure?

• The number of waves passing a point per second

• The vertical distance from the equilibrium position to a crest or trough

• The horizontal distance between crests

• The time for one wave to pass a point

What is the relationship between amplitude and wave energy?

• Greater amplitude means less energy

• Amplitude is inversely proportional to energy

• Greater amplitude means more energy

• Amplitude does not affect energy

How is the frequency of a wave defined?

• The time it takes for one wave to pass a point

• The horizontal distance between corresponding points on consecutive waves

• The number of full wavelengths that pass a point in one second

• The vertical distance from the equilibrium position to a crest

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What unit is used to measure frequency?

• Meters

• Seconds

• Hertz

• Joules

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What is the period of a wave?

• The number of waves passing a point per second

• The horizontal distance between corresponding points on consecutive waves

• The time required for one complete wave to pass a point

• The vertical distance from the equilibrium position to a crest

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What is the reciprocal relationship between period and frequency?

• Period is equal to frequency

• Period is one over the frequency

• Period is the square of frequency

• Period is twice the frequency

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