Chapter 12 - Physics Flashcards
1
Q
What can waves be used for?
A
They can be used to transfer energy and information
2
Q
Where do longitudinal waves oscillate to?
A
Parallel to the direction of energy transfer in the waves.
3
Q
Where do transverse waves oscillate to?
A
The perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer of the waves.
4
Q
What is the amplitude of any wave?
A
It is the maximum displacement of a point on the wave from it’s undisturbed position, such as the height of the wave crest.
5
Q
What is the frequency of any wave?
A
It is the number of waves passing a point per second.
6
Q
What is the wavelength of any wave?
A
It is the distance from a point on the wave to the equivalent point on the next wave.
7
Q
What are sound waves?
A
They are vibrations that travel through a medium (a substance).
