Mastering Wave Properties: Period, Frequency, Amplitude, and Wavelength

This video tutorial covers fundamental wave properties such as period, frequency, amplitude, and wavelength. It explains how to calculate these properties using various equations and provides example problems to illustrate the concepts. The video also delves into more complex calculations involving wave speed and frequency, offering a comprehensive understanding of wave dynamics.

What is the term for the time it takes to complete one cycle of a wave?

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Period

Which unit is commonly used to measure the frequency of a wave?

• Meters

• Hertz

• Volts

• Seconds

How is the speed of a wave calculated?

• Amplitude divided by frequency

• Period divided by wavelength

• Wavelength divided by period

• Frequency times amplitude

If a wave has a maximum value of 10 and a minimum value of -10, what is its amplitude?

• 5

• 10

• 20

• 15

In a graph with time on the x-axis, what can be determined about the wave?

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Period

• Voltage

How many cycles does a wave undergo in 300 seconds if its frequency is 4 Hz?

• 4

• 75

• 300

• 1200

What is the period of a wave with a frequency of 4 Hz?

• 25 seconds

• 4 seconds

• 0.04 seconds

• 0.25 seconds

What is the wavelength of a sound wave with a frequency of 3 kHz traveling at 343 m/s?

• 0.1143 meters

• 11.43 meters

• 3.43 meters

• 34.3 meters

If a wave has a peak-to-peak length of 25 cm and a period of 40 ms, what is its speed?

• 0.0625 m/s

• 0.625 m/s

• 6.25 m/s

• 62.5 m/s

What is the frequency of a wave with a period of 0.04 seconds?

• 25 Hz

• 0.25 Hz

• 4 Hz

• 40 Hz