General properties of waves Flashcards
1
Q
State the wave equation.
A
v = hf (h is Planck’s constant, v is the speed of light - 3x10^6)
2
Q
Define wavelength.
A
The distance between identical points on a waveform diagram.
3
Q
What types of waves are there?
A
Mechanical waves, Electromagnetic waves.
4
Q
What is frequency measured in?
A
Hertz (Hz).
5
Q
Define the period of a wave.
A
The time taken for one complete wave to pass a point.
6
Q
How are waves transferred?
A
The energy is transferred by oscillations in the material which the wave is travelling though
