Properties of waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Transverse wave
A
the disturbance is perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer
2
Q
What is a longitudinal Wave
A
the disturbance is parallel to the direction of energy transfer
3
Q
What is a wave
A
a wave is a travelling disturbance carrying energy from one place to another without the net transfer of matter
4
Q
What is a pulse
A
a single initial disturbance
5
Q
What is a Mechanical Wave
A
They require a medium transmit energy. they depend on inter-particle forces to pass on energy. a light wave is a self-propagating electromagnetic wave.
6
Q
What is a Electromagnetic wave
A
they do not require a medium to transmit energy
7
Q
What is a Progressive/ Travelling wave.
A
Carries energy away from a source
8
Q
What is a standing wave
A
energy is confined in a system
