Key Words Flashcards
1
Q
Wavelength
A
The distance between 2 adjacent peaks
2
Q
Frequency
A
The number of wavelengths that pass a point per unit time
3
Q
Progressive wave
A
transfers energy from one place to another
4
Q
Transvers
A
Oscillations that travel perpendicular to propagation
5
Q
Speed of a wave
A
C = fwavelength
6
Q
Period
A
The time taken for one complete oscillation
7
Q
Frequency =
A
1/t
8
Q
Velocity
A
The rate of change of displacement
9
Q
Acceleration
A
Rate of change of velocity
10
Q
Acceleration =
A
Change in v/ change in t
11
Q
Force
A
M x a
12
Q
Momentum =
A
mv
13
Q
Force
A
Rate of change of momentum
14
Q
Kinetic energy =
A
1/2 mv^2
15
Q
Gravitational potential energy
A
mg^h