Electromagnetic Waves

Question 1

Wavelength

Answer 1

The distance between a point on one wave and the same point on the next wave

Question 2

Speed

Answer 2

Is a measure of how fast an object is moving its the distance travelled per unit time

Question 3

Trough

Answer 3

The lowest point below the rest position

Question 4

Frequency

Answer 4

The number of cycles of a waveform passing a specific point in one second

Question 5

Time period

Answer 5

The time taked for a full cycle of a wave measured

Question 6

Amplitude

Answer 6

The maximum height or depth of a wave

Question 7

Peak

Answer 7

The highest point above the rest position

Question 8

Transverse

Answer 8

vibrations of the particles are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.

Question 9

Longitudinal

Answer 9

The vibrations are in the same direction as the motion of the wave

Question 10

Mechanical

Answer 10

For prodcuts to move an give an oitput motion, a force or an input motion is required

Question 11

electromagnetic

Answer 11

Magnetic fields around electric currents