Progressive waves - key terms Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for wave speed
A
c = flambda
v = flambda
2
Q
What is frequency
A
number of complete wave cycles passing a point in 1 second
3
Q
What is wavelength
A
distance between adjacent points that are in phase in the direction of wave propagation
4
Q
What is amplitude
A
a maximum perpendicular displacement from the equilibirum line
5
Q
What is the equation for frequency and time
A
f = 1/T
6
Q
What can you derive from f = 1/T
A
c = lambda/T
7
Q
What are phase differences
A
measured as angles or fractions of a cycle
8
Q
What is the value for speed of light
A
constant - 299 792 458
