Physics For Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Which type of wave has oscillations perpendicular to the direction of motion
A
Transverse
2
Q
Which type of wave has oscillations parallel to the direction of motion
A
Longitdudinal
3
Q
What is the time between one wave and the next
A
Period
4
Q
A wave transfers
A
Energy only
5
Q
The number of waves passing a point per second is the
A
Frequency
6
Q
What is the highest point of a wave called
A
A crest
7
Q
What is the diameter of a wave called
A
The wavelength
8
Q
What is the distance from the middle to the top of the wave called
A
The amplitude
