Measuring Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Displacement
A
Distance and direction from it’s equilibrium position
2
Q
Amplitude
A
- Maximum displacement of a vibrating particle
- On transverse is the height of peak or depth of trough
3
Q
wavelength
A
width between two adjacent vibrating particles with same velocity and displacement at the same time
4
Q
Cycle
A
From maximum displacement to the next maximum displacement (peak to peak)
5
Q
Period
A
Time for one wave to pass a fixed point
6
Q
Frequency
A
Number of complete waves passing a point per second
7
Q
Wave Speed
A
Higher frequency of a wave the shorter the wavelength
8
Q
Phase Difference
A
Fraction of a cycle between the vibration of two particles ( 1 cycle is 2 π radians)
