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How could I measure the amplitude of a wave?
From rest position to the trough or rest position to the crest
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trap
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gift
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rocket
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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If I increase the amplitude by a factor of 3, by how much would the wave energy increase?
A factor of 9 (remember - it's amplitude squared!)
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How many wavelengths are shown in the picture?
2
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heart
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seesaw
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gift
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banana
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All waves must travel through a ________.
medium
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wave speed = wavelength x frequency... If the wave speed is 42 m/s and the wavelength is 6 m, what is the frequency?
7 Hz
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wave speed = wavelength x frequency... If the wave speed is 9 m/s and the frequency is 3 Hz, what is the wavelength?
3 m
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banana
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shark
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gift
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banana
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wave speed = wavelength x frequency... If the wavelength is 12 m and the frequency is 4 Hz, what is the wave speed?
48 m/s
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What unit is used to describe frequency?
Hertz (Hz)
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If I know that a wave pulse occurs in 5 seconds, what can I use that to calculate: frequency, amplitude, wave speed, or wavelength?
wave speed
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What is the difference between a longitudinal and a transverse wave?
Longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction they are traveling, transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction they are traveling.
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Which letter represents wavelength?
A
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In a wave, an area where coils are pressed together are called a...
compression
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