Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

A signal generator, amplifier and loudspeaker are used to create different sound waves in the air within a room. The links between the properties of these waves are examined. Which relationship is incorrect?

  • AAmplitude is proportional to wavelength.
  • BFrequency is inversely proportional to wavelength.
  • CIntensity is proportional to amplitude squared at a given frequency.
  • DPeriod is equal to the reciprocal of frequency.

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