Exploring Wave Properties in IB Physics

What is the wave equation typically written as?

• V = F / Lambda

• V = Lambda - F

• V = F * Lambda

• V = Lambda / F

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In what unit is frequency measured?

• Meters per second

• Seconds

• Meters

• Hertz

What does the Greek symbol Lambda represent in the wave equation?

• Speed

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

• The time it takes to complete one cycle

• The distance from one peak to the next peak

• The speed of the wave

• The distance from the middle of the wave to the top or bottom

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How can the wavelength of a wave be measured?

• From the start to the end of the wave

• From one trough to the next trough

• From the middle to the top of the wave

• From the middle to the next middle

What is the period of a wave?

• The speed of the wave

• The time it takes to complete one cycle

• The distance from the middle of the wave to the top or bottom

• The distance from one peak to the next peak

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In a displacement vs. time graph, what does the length measured in units of time represent?

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Period

• Frequency

What is the direction of oscillation in transverse waves?

• Opposite to the direction of travel

• In the same direction as the wave

• Perpendicular to the direction of travel

• Parallel to the direction of travel

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

• Transverse waves

• Surface waves

• Electromagnetic waves

• Longitudinal waves

Why can't sound travel in space?

• Because there is no light in space

• Because sound needs a medium to travel

• Because space is too cold

• Because sound waves are too weak

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