transverses waves Flashcards
1
Q
transverse waves
A
series of pulse where direction of the disturbance is at right angles of the directions of motion of wave
2
Q
wavelength
A
distance between two constructive points in phase
lamda
3
Q
period (T)
A
Time for a single wave to pass a given point
seconds
4
Q
frequency (f)
A
No. of full waves that pass a given point in a second
hertz (Hz)
5
Q
crest
A
high point
6
Q
TROUGH
A
lowest point
7
Q
in and out of phases
A
in - in line w/each other
out- not in line w/ each other
