chapter 11: waves ๐ŸŒŠ Flashcards

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define transverse wave

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oscillations of a particle is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave

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define longitudinal wave

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oscillation of particles parallel to the direction of propagation of wave

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define frequency

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number of oscillations performed by a particle per unit time

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define wavefront

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imaginary line joining all the points of the wave that have the same phase

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define intensity

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rate of flow of energy per unit area perpendicular to the direction of wave

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why canโ€™t longitudinal waves be polarised

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direction of vibration is the same as the direction of wave propagation

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