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What is the time period of a wave with a frequency of 5 Hz?
What is the time period of a wave with a frequency of 5 Hz?
- 2 s
- 1 s
- 0.5 s
- 0.2 s (correct)
If a wave has a frequency of 10 Hz, what would its time period be?
If a wave has a frequency of 10 Hz, what would its time period be?
- 2 s
- 0.5 s
- 5 s
- 0.1 s (correct)
Which unit is used to measure frequency in wave calculations?
Which unit is used to measure frequency in wave calculations?
- hertz (Hz) (correct)
- kilograms (kg)
- meters (m)
- seconds (s)
What is the relationship between frequency and time period of a wave?
What is the relationship between frequency and time period of a wave?
Calculate the frequency of a wave if its time period is 0.25 s.
Calculate the frequency of a wave if its time period is 0.25 s.
Flashcards
Wave Period (T)
Wave Period (T)
The time it takes for one complete wave cycle to pass a given point.
Wave Frequency (f)
Wave Frequency (f)
The number of wave cycles that pass a given point in one second.
Hertz (Hz)
Hertz (Hz)
A unit of measurement for frequency, representing one cycle per second.
Inverse Relationship
Inverse Relationship
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Period-Frequency Equation
Period-Frequency Equation
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Study Notes
Wave Time Period Calculation
- Wave time period (T) is calculated using the formula: T = 1 / f
- Time period (T) is measured in seconds (s)
- Frequency (f) is measured in Hertz (Hz)
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