introduction to waves Flashcards
1
Q
waves transfer____, not ____
A
energy,matter
2
Q
definition of oscillation
A
to move back and forth in a regular pattern
3
Q
how are the oscillations in a longtitudinal wave
A
parallel to the direction of energy transfer
4
Q
how are the oscillations in a transverse wave
A
perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer
5
Q
definition of wavelength
A
the distance between one point and the same point on the next wave
6
Q
definition of rarefaction
A
where the particles are most spread out
7
Q
definition of peak/crest
A
maximum positive displacement
8
Q
definition of compression
A
where the particles are the closest
9
Q
definition of trough
A
maximum negative displacement
10
Q
definition of amplitude
A
the distance from the baseline to the crest/peak or trough
