Basic Terms in Wave Motion

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Basic Terms in Wave Motion: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Frequency, Wavelength, Time Period, Amplitude of Wave, Displacement-distance Graph of Longitudinal Wave, Displacement-time Graph of Longitudinal Wave and, Displacement-distance Graph of Transverse Wave

Important Questions on Basic Terms in Wave Motion

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physical and earth science>Waves and Sound>Basic Terms in Wave Motion> Q 1

Draw a displacement-time graph of a longitudinal wave.

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physical and earth science>Waves and Sound>Basic Terms in Wave Motion> Q 2

Define trough.

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physical and earth science>Waves and Sound>Basic Terms in Wave Motion> Q 3

The displacement-distance graph represents _____ wave.

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physical and earth science>Waves and Sound>Basic Terms in Wave Motion> Q 4

What are the characteristics of wave. A sound wave travels at a speed of 340m/s. If its wavelength is 2cm, what is the frequency of the wave in HZ?

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physical and earth science>Waves and Sound>Basic Terms in Wave Motion> Q 5

Here are four statements about the difference between the light waves we see and the sound waves we hear. Which of the following statements is true?

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physical and earth science>Waves and Sound>Basic Terms in Wave Motion> Q 6

A low note has a time period of 0.0125 s. What is its frequency?