In the context of wave functions, how does increasing the frequency of a wave affect its wavelength , assuming the wave speed remains constant?
18. Waves & Sound
Wave Functions
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Which statement is true if you increase the (frequency) of a periodic wave?
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If a wave is traveling through a medium labeled , what can be inferred about the properties of ?
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Why does the wave height of a tsunami increase as the tsunami enters shallow water?
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Which of the following properties makes a light wave different from all mechanical waves?
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Which of the following correctly labels the parts of a sinusoidal wave: : amplitude, : wavelength, : crest, : trough?
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In the context of wave functions, does the medium in which a wave travels move along with the wave itself?
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In the context of wave functions, what is the vertical distance between a trough and a crest called?
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If the wavelength of a wave increases while its speed remains constant, what happens to its frequency ?
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As the amplitude of a mechanical wave increases, which of the following quantities increases?
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Which type of wave is most commonly used by remote controls to transmit signals over short distances?
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Which of the following actions will increase the frequency of a wave, assuming the wave speed remains constant?
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Which of the following factors can cause the amplitude of a wave to change?
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In the context of wave functions, how does increasing the energy of a wave affect its amplitude?
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The period of a waveform is defined as the time it takes for one complete cycle to occur. If the waveform shown in Figure 1c repeats every seconds, what is its period?
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