IPC - Physics Semester Exam Review

Front

What is the top of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the distance between crests or troughs?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What does a flat line on a distance-time graph represent?

Back

Not moving

Front

What is the equation to calculate speed?

Back

speed = distance/time

Front

When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?

Back

At the highest point of the swing (Point 1).

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough.

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

Acceleration = (final velocity - initial velocity) / time

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.