18 Questions
Which equation links the velocity, frequency, and wavelength of a wave?
Velocity = frequency x wavelength
What is the unit of velocity according to the text?
Meters per second (m/s)
What is the purpose of using a string and frequency generator to investigate waves?
To measure the frequency of the waves
What is the purpose of using a ripple tank to investigate waves?
To measure the speed of the waves
What is the purpose of using ultrasound waves?
To see unborn babies and detect cracks in pipes
What is the difference between P-waves and S-waves according to the text?
P-waves can travel through liquids, while S-waves cannot
What is the purpose of seismic waves according to the text?
To provide evidence for the structure and size of the Earth's core
What is the equation that links the velocity, displacement, and time of a wave according to the text?
Velocity = displacement/time
What happens when waves encounter a boundary between materials according to the text?
The waves can be absorbed, reflected, or transmitted
What type of wave has oscillations parallel to the direction of energy transfer?
Longitudinal wave
Which type of wave has oscillations perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer?
Transverse wave
What is the unit for measuring frequency?
Hertz (Hz)
Which property of a wave represents the distance from one point on one wave to the identical point on the next wave?
Wavelength
What is reflection in terms of waves?
The bouncing back of light at a boundary
What defines the highest point of a wave?
Peak
What is the range of frequencies that humans can hear?
$20 - 20000$ Hz
What happens when light changes speed as it moves from one medium to another?
Refraction
What is the unit for measuring the length of time it takes for one wave to pass a given point?
Seconds (s)
Test your knowledge on the types of waves, including longitudinal and transverse waves, and understand properties of waves such as reflection and refraction. Learn about compression, rarefaction, and examples of different types of waves.
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