P6 - Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is the amplitude
A
The amplitude of the wave is the maximum displacement of a point on the wave from its undistributed position
2
Q
What is the wavelength
A
The wavelength is the distance between the same plate onto adjacent waves
3
Q
What is frequency
A
Frequency is the number of complete waves passing a certain point per second. Frequency is measured in hertz. One hurts is one waves per second
4
Q
What is transverse wave
A
In transverse waves The oscillations (vibrations) are perpendicular (at 90°) to the direction of energy transfer
Most waves are transverse including
All electromagnetic waves
Ripples and waves in water
A wave on a string
5
Q
What are longitudinal waves
A
In longitudinal waves the oscillations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer.
