P6-Waves

for the exam on 22nd june 2011

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  • Created on: 21-06-11 10:39
what is the frequency of a wave measured in?
hertz
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longitudinal waves are when the displacement is made parralel to the direction of the wave?
True
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when a light travels from a less dense medium towards a more dense normal it is what?
refraction
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if you put grease on a fibre it will alow a ray to....?
refract
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the correct wave equation is?
speed=frequency*wave length
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constructive and destructive are types of what?
interference
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a type of longitudinal wave is sound wave?
True
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what is the maximum disturbence from its undisrupted position?
amplitude
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frequency is the distance between a point on one wave and the same point on another?
False
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if a wave has a frequency of 1500Hz and a wavelength of 0.2 what is the speed of the wave?
300
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longitudinal waves are when the displacement is made parralel to the direction of the wave?

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when a light travels from a less dense medium towards a more dense normal it is what?

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if you put grease on a fibre it will alow a ray to....?

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the correct wave equation is?

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