Wave Speed Worksheet

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Wave Speed Worksheet
Conceptual Questions
1. Complete the following chart regarding SI prefixes:
(3)
x
Prefix Name
Prefix Symbol
10
6
Example: Mega-
M
10
Milli-
Micro-
Nano-
2. What would a sound wave with a large amplitude and large frequency sound like?
(1)
3. What would a sound wave with a small amplitude and large frequency sound like?
(1)
4. What would a sound wave with a large amplitude and small frequency sound like?
(1)
5. What is the speed of sound in normal (dry) 20 °C air? _______________
(1)
6. What is the speed of light in a vacuum? __________________________
(1)
a. What variable is used to represent the speed of light? _________
(1)
(Note: When completing problems regarding the speed of sound or speed of light, these
values will replace the variable v in the wave speed equation.)
Points: ____ / 9

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