Waves and Wave Properties

Front

What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

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Front

What does #1 refer to in a wave diagram?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

Which wave has the greatest wavelength in a diagram?

Back

Wave 3.

Front

What does a wave carry from place to place?

Back

Energy.

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Front

What is a wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The maximum distance a point on the wave moves from its rest position.

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Front

What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

Front

How is wave speed calculated?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

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