Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What direction to waves transfer energy?
A
The direction they are traveling
2
Q
What is the amplitude of a wave?
A
The maximum displacement of a point on the wave from its undisturbed position
3
Q
What is the wavelength?
A
The distance between the same point on two adjacent waves
4
Q
What is the frequency?
A
The number of complete waves passing a certain point per second
5
Q
What is frequency measured in?
A
hertz ( Hz )
6
Q
What is the equation for wave speed?
A
wave speed = frequency x wavelength
