example questions for waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is the amplitude of a wave?
A
the distance between the rest position and the peak/trough
2
Q
What is the wavelength of a wave?
A
the distance between two successive waves or troughs.
3
Q
What is the frequency of a wave?
A
the number of waves per given time of unit
4
Q
What is the time period ?
A
the time it takes to complete one cycle.
