Progressive Waves

Question 1

How do progressive waves move?

Answer 1

Progressive waves oscillate perpendicularly to the direction of energy transfer

Question 2

Do progressive waves move matter?

Answer 2

Progressive waves represent sine graphs as such they move each particle vertically this means that the do move matter however they have 0 overall displacement

Question 3

Give some examples of some progressive(transverse waves)

Answer 3

Visible light, infrared light, ultraviolet light, water waves etc

Question 4

What 7 things can you measure from a wave graph?

Answer 4

Displacement
Amplitude
Wavelength
Time period
Frequency
Phase
Phase difference

Question 5

How do you calculate displacement of a wave.

Answer 5

By measuring the distance in meters a point moves vertically from the origin

Question 6

How do you calculate the amplitude of a wave?

Answer 6

You measure the the distance the wave travel to the peak of the crest measured in meters