5.5.1 - Graphs of Wave Behavior (A, C)
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What is amplitude in a wave?
💡 Hint: Think about how high or low the wave goes from its resting place.
What does wavelength refer to?
💡 Hint: Look at the distance between similar points in the wave.
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What does the y-axis represent in a transverse wave graph?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the wave's height.
True or False: The wavelength of a wave can be calculated by measuring the distance between two compressions in a longitudinal wave.
💡 Hint: Think about the definitions of wavelength.
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Given a sound wave graph shows a peak displacement of 0.3 m, distance between compressions is 2 m, and the period is 0.4 seconds, calculate the frequency and draw the wave graph with labels.
💡 Hint: Use the definitions to label the graph correctly.
If you increase the frequency of a wave while wavelength decreases, explain qualitatively what happens to the wave's speed.
💡 Hint: Consider the wave equation and its parameters.
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