Sound Waves - Applications Flashcards
1
Q
When an earthquake happens what two waves are formed
A
P waves
S waves
2
Q
what type of wave are P-waves
A
longitudinal
3
Q
what type of waves are S-waves
A
transverse
4
Q
how do we calculate distances using speed and time
A
d = v * t
5
Q
when do we use ultrasound
A
scanning foetus
industrial imaging
echo sounding
6
Q
what do we need to do to the answer of d = v * t when calculating distance of seabed
A
divide by 2 so you just work out one way i.e down or up
7
Q
what is different between s and p waves
A
p waves are good and can travel through liquids aswell as gas
but s waves only through solids
