Sound - Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is a transverse wave
A
In a transverse wave the particles travel at right angles to the direction in which the wave energy is travelling
2
Q
Examples of Transverse waves
A
Water Waves
Light Waves
3
Q
What is a Longitudinal wave
A
In a longitudinal wave the particles vibrate parallel to the direction in which the wave is travelling
4
Q
Examples of Longitudinal Waves
A
Sound Flow
5
Q
An Amplitude of a wave is defined as
A
The maximum distance from the rest position
6
Q
What is the unit of the Amplitude Wave
A
m for metres
7
Q
What is the wavelength
A
The wavelength is defined as the distance from one point of a wave to the next point on another wave
8
Q
Wavelength is measured in
A
m for metres
