Practice Compare Wave Properties ~

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What are the properties of waves that can be compared?

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Amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and speed.

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What is amplitude in the context of waves?

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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the wave's energy.

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How does wavelength relate to frequency?

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Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

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What is the relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength?

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Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

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What does a higher frequency indicate about a wave's energy?

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A higher frequency indicates greater energy in the wave.

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How can you determine which wave has a greater amplitude from a graph?

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The wave with the taller peaks (or deeper troughs) on the graph has the greater amplitude.

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What does it mean for two waves to have the same speed?

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It means that the waves travel through the medium at the same rate, regardless of their frequency or wavelength.

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If two waves have the same amplitude, what can be said about their energy levels?

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If two waves have the same amplitude, their energy levels are the same, assuming they have the same medium.

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What is the significance of comparing wave properties in physics?

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Comparing wave properties helps in understanding how different waves interact, transfer energy, and affect their environment.

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What is the definition of frequency in wave terms?

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Frequency is the number of complete wave cycles that pass a point in a given time period, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

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