Introduction to Properties of Waves Practice 1

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What is a wave trough?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

Front

What is a wave crest?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

The number of waves that occur in one second.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

The maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.

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Front

What is wave speed?

Back

The distance a wave travels in a given amount of time.

Front

How is frequency calculated?

Back

Frequency = Number of waves / Time period.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

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What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = Frequency x Wavelength.

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What does a higher amplitude indicate about a wave?

Back

It indicates a higher energy level of the wave.

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