Practice - General Wave Properties – The Foundation of Wave Phenomena
Practice Questions
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Define a wave.
💡 Hint: Think about energy movement without transporting matter.
What is an example of a mechanical wave?
💡 Hint: Does this wave need a medium?
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What are waves primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of a wave.
True or False: Electromagnetic waves require a medium to travel.
💡 Hint: Consider if light can travel in space or not.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a sound wave traveling with a speed of 343 m/s and a frequency of 686 Hz, calculate its wavelength.
💡 Hint: Rearrange the wave speed formula to find wavelength.
If a light wave has a wavelength of 500 nm, what is its frequency given that the speed of light is approximately 3.00 x 10^8 m/s?
💡 Hint: Make sure to convert the wavelength into meters before calculation.
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