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What is a periodic wave?
A wave that repeats as a function of both time and position.
Define 'period' in the context of a periodic wave.
The repeat time of the wave.
Define 'frequency' in the context of a periodic wave.
The number of repetitions of the wave per unit time.
Define 'wavelength' in the context of a periodic wave.
The repeat distance of the wave.
What is the Doppler Effect?
The change in observed frequency and wavelength of a wave due to the relative motion of the source and the observer.
What happens to the observed frequency when a wave source moves towards an observer?
The observed frequency appears to be higher.
What happens to the observed frequency when a wave source moves away from an observer?
The observed frequency appears to be lower.
What is the effect of increasing the frequency of a wave, assuming constant velocity?
The wavelength decreases.
What is the effect of increasing the wavelength of a wave, assuming constant velocity?
The frequency decreases.
What is the relationship between the speed, frequency, and wavelength of a periodic wave?
Wavelength is the ratio of speed over frequency.
What is a periodic wave?
A wave that repeats as a function of both time and position.
Define the period of a wave.
The repeat time of the wave.
Define the frequency of a wave.
The number of repetitions of the wave per unit time.
Define the wavelength of a wave.
The repeat distance of the wave.
What is the Doppler Effect?
The change in observed frequency and wavelength of a wave due to the relative motion of the source and observer.