Physics 6.1.2

Question 1

What are the Terms Associated with Wave Motion? (4)

Answer 1

-Amplitude.

-Wavelength.

-Frequency.

-Period.

Question 2

What is the ‘Amplitude of a Wave’?

Answer 2

The Distance from the Undisturbed Position to the Peak or Trough of a Wave.

Question 3

What is the ‘Wavelength of a Wave’?

Answer 3

The Distance from one Point on the Wave to the Same Point on the Next Wave.

Question 4

What is the ‘Frequency of a Wave’?

Answer 4

The Number of Waves Passing a Point in a Second.

Question 5

What is the ‘Time Period of a Wave’?

Answer 5

The Time Taken for a Single Wave to Pass a Point. The Time Taken for one Full Cycle of a Wave.

Question 6

Frequency of Wave = …

Answer 6

1 / Time Period of Wave