Properties of Waves Flashcards
A waves amplitude is a measure of how far particles in the medium move away from their normal rest position.
Amplitude
Amplitude
A waves amplitude is a measure of how far particles in the medium move away from their normal rest position.
Wavelength
Is the distance over which the wave’s shape repeats.
The distance over which the wave’s shape repeats.
Wavelength
Wave period
The time required for one cycle.
The time required for one cycle.
Wave period
Frequency
Tells you how many cycles occur in amount of time.
Tells you how many cycles occur in an amount of time.
Frequency
Hertz
Used to measure frequency and one hertz is equal to one cycle per second.
Used to measure frequency and one hertz is equal to one cycle per second.
Hertz
Wavefronts
The peaks can be drawn as shapes, such as circles or spheres.
The peaks can be drawn as shapes, such as circles or spheres.
Wavefronts
Wave speed
The speed at which a wave travels and it depends on the properties of the medium.
The speed at which a wave travels and it depends on the properties of the medium.
Wave speed
