General wave properties Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of waves
A
longitudinal and transverse waves
2
Q
How does transverse waves travel ( electromagnetic)
A
waves travel in a direction perpendicular to the direction of vibration
3
Q
How does longitudinal waves travel
A
Waves travel in a direction parallel to the direction of vibration
4
Q
SI unit of frequency
A
Hertz (Hz)
5
Q
period (T) formula
A
period = 1 over frequency
6
Q
Frequency formula
A
Frequency = 1 over period (T)
7
Q
Speed formula
A
Velocity = frequency X wavelength
