Progressive Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is a progressive wave?
A
Carries energy from one place to another without transferring matter
2
Q
What is displacement?
A
How far a point has moved from it’s undisturbed position (vector quantity)
3
Q
What is amplitude?
A
The maximum displacement of a point on a wave, scalar quantity
4
Q
What is time period?
A
The time it takes for a whole wave cycle to pass a point
5
Q
What is the formula for wave speed?
A
c = fλ
6
Q
What is the formula for time period?
A
T = 1/f
7
Q
What are transverse waves?
A
Oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer
8
Q
What are longitudinal waves?
A
Oscillations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer
