18. Waves & Sound

Which of the following wave functions satisfies the wave equation $\frac{{\partial }^{2}y}{{\partial }^{2}x}$=$\frac{1}{v^2}$$\frac{{\partial }^{2}y}{{\partial }^{2}t}$?

Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the frequency of a wave and its energy for a vibrating object?

In the context of wave functions, how does increasing the frequency $f$ of a wave affect its wavelength $\lambda$, assuming the wave speed $v$ remains constant?

Which statement is true if you increase the $f$ (frequency) of a periodic wave?

If a wave is traveling through a medium labeled $x$, what can be inferred about the properties of $x$?

Why does the wave height of a tsunami increase as the tsunami enters shallow water?

Which of the following properties makes a light wave different from all mechanical waves?

Which of the following correctly labels the parts of a sinusoidal wave: $a$: amplitude, $b$: wavelength, $c$: crest, $d$: trough?

In the context of wave functions, does the medium in which a wave travels move along with the wave itself?

In the context of wave functions, what is the vertical distance between a trough and a crest called?

If the wavelength $\lambda$ of a wave increases while its speed $v$ remains constant, what happens to its frequency $f$?

As the amplitude of a mechanical wave increases, which of the following quantities increases?

Which type of wave is most commonly used by remote controls to transmit signals over short distances?

Which of the following actions will increase the frequency $f$ of a wave, assuming the wave speed $v$ remains constant?

Which of the following factors can cause the amplitude of a wave to change?