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Wave Properties
Use prior knowledge from Physics to complete this worksheet. If you don’t
remember waves take a look at this video
http://www.bozemanscience.com/waves
1.
Define the following:
a. Crest:
b. Trough:
c. Wavelength:
2.
In the sketch below, label the following: crest, trough, wavelength, amplitude.
3.
For the wave in the diagram, which measurement shows:
a. Amplitude?
b. Wavelength?
4.
Compare transverse waves and longitudinal waves. Give two examples of each type of
wave.
5.
Describe what happens when an ocean wave moves towards the shore. How do the water
molecules move?
Wave Speed
v=fλ
1.
The wavelength for a wave is 0.55 meter, and its frequency is 40.0 hertz. What is the
speed of this wave?
2.
A wave has a speed of 50.0 m/sec and a frequency of 1.00 MHz. Calculate its
wavelength.
3.
A wave has a speed of 30.0 m/sec and a wavelength of 3.00 meters. Calculate its
frequency.
4.
The frequency of a wave is 50.0 hertz and the wavelength is 1.00 mm. What is the wave
speed?
5.
A sound wave travels at 330 m/sec and has a wavelength of 2.50 meters. Calculate its
frequency and period.
6.
The frequency of wave A is 250 hertz and the wavelength is 30.0 centimeters. The
frequency of wave B is 260 hertz and the wavelength is 25.0 centimeters. Which is the
faster wave?
7.
You stand on a pier watching water waves and count 10 wavelengths in 40.0 seconds.
a. What is the period of the water waves?
b. What is the frequency of the water waves?
c. If the wavelength is 3.0 meters, what is the wave speed?