ICP - Waves Review

Front

What does the letter 'a' represent in a wave diagram?

Back

Amplitude

Front

Which wave has the greatest wavelength?

Back

Wave 3

Front

How do you determine which wave has the largest frequency?

Back

The wave with the most cycles per second (highest frequency) is the one with the largest frequency.

Front

What is the speed of light?

Back

300,000,000 m/s

Front

Which wave has the largest wavelength in a comparison of waves A, B, and C?

Back

Wave B

Front

Define wavelength.

Back

The distance between successive crests of a wave.

Front

Define frequency.

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

The maximum extent of a wave's oscillation, measured from its rest position.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

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Wave speed = Wavelength x Frequency