Transverse Pulses Flashcards
1
Q
Medium
A
The substance or material in which a pulse or wave will move.
2
Q
Pulse
A
A single disturbance that moves through a wave.
3
Q
Amplitude
A
A measurement of how far the medium is displaced from rest.
4
Q
Pulse length
A
A measurement of how long the pulse is
5
Q
Pulse speed
A
The distance the pulse travels per unit of time
6
Q
Superpositions
A
When two disturbances occupy the same space at the same time
7
Q
Constructive interface
A
When two pulses meet resulting in a bigger pulse
