Chapter 2. Waves And Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcards
1
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Waves transfer
A
Energy and information in the direction they are travelling
2
Q
Transverse waves have
A
Sideways vibrations
3
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Longitudinal waves have
A
Parallel vibrations
4
Q
Examples of transverse waves
A
Electromagnetic waves, S-waves, ripples in water
5
Q
Examples of longitudinal waves are
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Sound waves, P-waves
6
Q
Wave speed =
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Frequency x wavelength
7
Q
Refraction is
A
Waves changing direction at a boundary due to different speeds
8
Q
Infrasound is
A
Sound with frequencies lower than 20 Hz
