P6 - Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What do waves transfer?
A
Only energy in the direction they are travelling.
Not matter.
2
Q
Define Amplitude.
A
The maximum displacement from the wave’s undisturbed position. (Height in m).
3
Q
Define wavelength.
A
Distance between the same point on 2 adjacent waves. (m).
4
Q
Define wave frequency.
A
The number of complete waves passing through a point per second.
5
Q
Describe oscillations for longitudinal waves.
A
The oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.
6
Q
Describe oscillations for transverse waves.
A
The oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.
7
Q
Give 3 examples of transverse waves.
A
Most waves:
- Light
- Water
- Seismic S waves.
8
Q
Give 3 examples of longitudinal waves.
A
- Sound
- Slinky
- Seismic P waves.
9
Q
Give the formula that links wavelength, frequency and speed.
A
Speed = frequency x wavelength
