Wave Speed

Question 1

What is the wave equation?

Answer 1

v = f x λ

v = Wave Speed (m/s) 
f = Frequency (Hz) 
λ = Wave length (m)

Question 2

Give the scientific notation and shorthand symbol of femto-.

Answer 2

Scientific Notation = 1x10 to the power of minus 15.

Shorthand symbol = f.

Question 3

Give the scientific notation and shorthand symbol of pico-.

Answer 3

Scientific notation = 1x10 to the power of minus 12.

Shorthand symbol = p

Question 4

Give the scientific notation and shorthand symbol of nano-.

Answer 4

Scientific notation = 1x10 to the power of minus 9.

Shorthand Symbol = n

Question 5

Give the scientific notation and shorthand symbol of micro-.

Answer 5

Scientific notation = 1x10 to the power of minus 6.

Shorthand Symbol = mu (u)

Question 6

Give the scientific notation and shorthand symbol of milli-.

Answer 6

Scientific notation = 1x10 to the power of minus 3.

Shorthand Symbol = m

Question 7

Give the scientific notation and shorthand symbol of centi-

Answer 7

Scientific notation = 1x10 to the power of minus 2.

Symbol = c

Question 8

Give the scientific notation and shorthand symbol of kilo-

Answer 8

Scientific Notation = 1x10 to the power of 3.

Symbol = k

Question 9

Give the scientific notation and shorthand symbol of mega-

Answer 9

Scientific Notation = 1x10 to the power of 6.

Symbol = M

Question 10

Give the scientific notation and shorthand symbol of giga-

Answer 10

Scientific Notation = 1x10 to the power of 9.

Symbol = G

Question 11

Give the scientific notation and shorthand symbol of tera-

Answer 11

Scientific Notation = 1x10 to the power of 12.

Symbol = T