Features of waves

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What are waves? Waves are vibrations that transfer energy from place to place without matter being transferred.
Which of these cannot travel through a vacuum? Sound Microwaves Radio waves Sound waves require vibrating particles. They cannot travel through a vacuum.
What do we call the height of a wave? Amplitude Frequency Wavelength The height of a wave is called its amplitude.
What do we measure in hertz in sound waves? Amplitude Frequency Wavelength Frequency is measured in hertz. One hertz is one wave per second.
What describes the spreading out of a wave after it has passed through a gap? Refraction Reflection Diffraction Diffraction is the spreading out of a wave after it passes through a gap. We see this as waves enter harbours.
What size gap causes significant diffraction? A gap that is sized similarly to the wavelength A gap that is a little larger than the wavelength A gap that is much larger than the wavelength Significant diffraction occurs when waves pass through a gap that is sized similarly to their wavelength.
What are the units of frequency? Metres Hertz Seconds The units of frequency are hertz. A frequency of one hertz is one wave per second.
How do we calculate the frequency of a wave? frequency = 1 × time period frequency = distance ÷ time period frequency = 1 ÷ time period The correct equation for frequency is one divided by the time period.
What is the period of a wave? The distance it takes to complete one oscillation The time it takes to complete one oscillation The maximum disturbance from its undisturbed point The period of a wave is the time it takes to complete one oscillation.
Which of these is not a type of electromagnetic radiation? Infrared waves Sound waves Light waves Sound waves are not a type of electromagnetic radiation. They also travel in waves but not the same type.
What is the wave speed equation? speed = distance ÷ time speed = frequency ÷ wavelength speed = frequency × wavelength The correct equation for wave speed is frequency × wavelength. The units are metres per second.
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