Practice The Dance Of Energy: Understanding Wave Properties (5.1) - Waves, Sound & Light, and Introduction to Magnetism
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The Dance of Energy: Understanding Wave Properties

Practice - The Dance of Energy: Understanding Wave Properties

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define wavelength.

💡 Hint: Think about the distance from crest to crest.

Question 2 Easy

What unit is used to measure frequency?

💡 Hint: How many cycles happen in one second?

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Question 1

What does wavelength refer to in waves?

Distance from crest to crest
Number of cycles in one second
Maximum height of the wave

💡 Hint: Think about how waves are measured.

Question 2

True or False: A transverse wave moves particles in the same direction as the wave travels.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the rope example.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A wave moves at 15 m/s with a frequency of 3 Hz. What is its wavelength?

💡 Hint: Use the wave speed formula.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider a sound wave with a wavelength of 0.75 m. If the speed of sound is approximately 340 m/s, calculate the frequency of the sound wave.

💡 Hint: Again, apply the wave equation.

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