Characteristics of Waves
Characteristics of Waves: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as Characteristics of Wave Motion, Amplitude, Wavelength of a Wave & Frequency and Time Period etc.
Important Questions on Characteristics of Waves
Below figure shows that the shape of a part of a long string in which transverse waves are produced. Which pair of particles are in phase?

In a longitudinal wave there is a state of decided maximum compression at a point. The frequency of wave is 50 Hz. After what time will the same point be in the state of maximum rarefaction?



The wavelength of ultrasonics in air is of the order of


The distance in which one compression and one rarefaction are contained is called

Which of the following waves does not require any material medium for their propagation?

The medium for wave propagation should have the property of

Which of the following waves is not same as others?


The depth of the troughs of a wave is called as


The speed of wave is 340 m/s. What is the wavelength of the wave if its frequency is 500 Hz?




Waves produced by supersonic jet planes are

The speed of electromagnetic waves in air is

Vibrations, whose amplitudes of oscillations decrease with time are called
