Wavelength- Concepts & Calculations

Front

What is the formula to calculate the velocity of a wave?

Back

Velocity (v) = Frequency (f) × Wavelength (λ)

Front

If a wave has a frequency of 1.2 Hz and a wavelength of 4.4 m, what is its velocity?

Back

5.28 m/s

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave with a velocity of 10 m/s and a frequency of 20 Hz?

Back

0.5 m

Front

What term describes the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

Which part of a wave represents the highest point?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the maximum distance from the center line to the top of the crest or the bottom of the trough called?

Back

Amplitude of the wave

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

If the frequency of a wave is doubled, what happens to the wavelength?

Back

The wavelength is halved.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

Back

They are inversely proportional; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The maximum displacement of points on a wave from the rest position.