Waves

Question 1

States that the frequency of a wave equals the reciprocal of its period of oscillation.

Answer 1

f = frequency in Hz

T = period in s

Used to convert between frequency and period of a wave.

Question 2

Formula for the speed of a wave

Answer 2

v = speed in m/s

f = frequency in Hz

𝜆 = wavelength in m

Question 3

Formula for the energy of a photon

Answer 3

E = energy of a photon in J

h = Planck’s constant = 6.626 x 10-34 kg m2 s-1

f = frequency in Hz