4.2 Measuring Waves Flashcards by Ciaran Clinch | Brainscape

Q

calculate wave speed

A

c = fλ

speed = frequency x wavelength

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Define PHASE DIFFERENCE

A

the fraction of an oscillation that two points on a wave are apart from eachother

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Calculate PHASE DIFFERENCE

A

2πd/λ

2π x distance between points / wavelength

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