Wave Calculations

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in waves?

Back

Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What type of wave is sound classified as?

Back

Sound is classified as a longitudinal wave.

Front

If a wave has a frequency of 600 Hz and a velocity of 12 m/s, what is its wavelength?

Back

The wavelength is 0.02 m.

Front

How do you calculate the frequency of a wave given its speed and wavelength?

Back

Frequency can be calculated using the formula: Frequency = Speed / Wavelength.

Front

What is the frequency of a wave with a wavelength of 10 m and a speed of 340 m/s?

Back

The frequency is 34 Hz.

Front

Define wavelength in the context of wave physics.

Back

Wavelength is the distance between successive crests (or troughs) of a wave.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = Frequency x Wavelength.

Front

What happens to the wavelength of a wave if its frequency is doubled?

Back

If the frequency is doubled, the wavelength is halved.

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

The unit of frequency is Hertz (Hz).

Front

Explain the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves.

Back

In longitudinal waves, the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation, while in transverse waves, the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.