Longitudinal Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Def compression
A
Parts on the spring where it’s close to each other
2
Q
Def refraction
A
Parts on the spring where it’s further from one another.
3
Q
Def longitudinal waves
A
Where the medium is parallel to the propagation of the wave
4
Q
Def wavelength (lambda)
A
Distance of two successful point is a wave(measured in meter)
5
Q
Def Amplitude
A
Max displacement of the wave resting point.
6
Q
Def frequency
A
Number of wave that pass a given point in one sec
7
Q
Def period
A
The time for one complete wave
