Waves - Equations Flashcards
1
Q
How do you calculate the time period of a wave?
Remember -The period (T) is measured in seconds (s)
The frequency (f) is measured in hertz (Hz)
A
Time period = 1
____________
frequency
OR
T = 1
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f
2
Q
How do you calculate the speed of a wave?
Remember- wave speed (v) is measured in metres per
second (m/s)
frequency (f) is measured in Hertz (Hz)
wavelength (λ) is measured in metres (m)
A
wave speed = frequency × wavelength
OR
v = f ʎ
3
Q
How to calculate the speed of sound?
Remember- speed (v) is measured in metres per second
(m/s)
distance (s) is measured in metres (m)
time (t) is measured in seconds (s)
A
Speed = distance
________
time
OR
v = d
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t
