Wave speed Flashcards

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1
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Equation for frequency

A

Velocity / wavelength

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2
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How does mass effect wave speed?

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The higher the mass, the slower the speed and frequency.

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3
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Refractive index

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How the material affects the speed of light travelling through it.

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4
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Equation for frequency (linking periodic time)

A

1 / periodic time

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