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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?
How is frequency related to the time period of a wave?
How is frequency related to the time period of a wave?
Which unit is used to measure frequency?
Which unit is used to measure frequency?
If a wave has a time period of 0.1 s, what is its frequency?
If a wave has a time period of 0.1 s, what is its frequency?
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What would happen to the time period if the frequency of a wave is doubled?
What would happen to the time period if the frequency of a wave is doubled?
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Flashcards
Wave Period
Wave Period
The time it takes for one complete wave cycle to pass a fixed point.
Wave Frequency
Wave Frequency
The number of wave cycles that pass a fixed point in one second.
Period and Frequency Relationship
Period and Frequency Relationship
The relationship between wave period and frequency.
Time Period Equation
Time Period Equation
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Hertz (Hz)
Hertz (Hz)
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Study Notes
Wave Time Period Calculation
- Wave time period (T) is calculated using the equation: T = 1/f
- Time period (T) is measured in seconds (s)
- Frequency (f) is measured in hertz (Hz)
- Example calculation: For a frequency of 5 Hz, the time period is 1/5 = 0.2 seconds.
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Description
This quiz focuses on calculating the wave time period using the formula T = 1/f. It explains the relationship between time period and frequency with practical examples. Test your understanding of these fundamental concepts in wave mechanics.
