Waves and EMS

Front

Calculate the speed of the wave if a wave has a frequency of 30 Hz and a wavelength of 0.3 m.

Back

9 m/s

Front

All waves carry _____ without transporting _______.

Back

energy; matter

Front

A wave that requires a medium in order to travel is known as a ________ wave.

Back

mechanical

Front

A vibrating molecule will pass energy along to a ____________ molecule.

Back

neighboring

Front

Which type of wave is used for the communication of electronic devices such as telephones and televisions?

Back

radio

Front

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

Back

Speed = Frequency × Wavelength

Front

What type of wave does not require a medium to travel?

Back

Electromagnetic wave

Front

Name a property that all waves have in common.

Back

All waves carry energy.

Front

What is the frequency of a wave if its speed is 12 m/s and its wavelength is 4 m?

Back

3 Hz

Front

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

Back

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