Oscillations & Waves Flashcards
1
Q
simple harmonic motion
A
the motion looks like a sinusoidal wave
2
Q
under damping
A
sloped down with waves, gradually brought to zero, oscillation frequency modified slightly
3
Q
critical damping
A
looks more like a hill, brings oscillator to equilibrium fastest
4
Q
over damping
A
more steep, stops without full oscillation
5
Q
what kind of wave is sound?
A
longitudinal
6
Q
what kind of wave is a slinky?
A
neither transverse or longitudinal
7
Q
what kind of wave is light?
A
transverse
8
Q
what kind of wave is the stadium wave?
A
transverse
9
Q
what kind of wave is a crowded line & shove?
A
longitudinal
10
Q
if the wave is “thin” to “thick” the pulse…
A
inverts
11
Q
if “thick” to “thin” the pulse…
A
does not invert
12
Q
superimpose (interference)
A
when a wave interacts with another wave
