Characteristics of Waves Flashcards
1
Q
background knowledge…
A
- wave is a disturbance that transfers energy
2
Q
all waves have 4 characteristics…
A
- wavelength
- frequency
- amplitude
- speed
3
Q
wavelength
A
- the distance between 2 neighboring waves
4
Q
amplitude
A
- distance from top of wave to resting position
5
Q
frequency
A
- the number of complete waves passing a specific point in a given time
6
Q
speed
A
- distance wave travels in one unit of time
7
Q
parts of a wave…
A
- wavelength
- amplitude
- frequency
- speed
