w a v e c a l c u l a t i o n s Flashcards
1
Q
What is the wave equation
A
Wave speed= frequency x wavelength
2
Q
What is the speed of light
A
3 x 10 to the power of 8
3
Q
What is the conservation of mass law
A
No energy can be created pr destroyed
4
Q
What is amplitude measured in
A
Metres
5
Q
What is wave speed measured in
A
Metres per second
6
Q
What is frequency measured in
A
Hertz
7
Q
What is wavelength measured in
A
Metres
8
Q
What is amplitude
A
The distance from the centre line to the top of the crest
9
Q
What is frequency
A
The number of waves passing a point in a certain time
10
Q
What is light refraction
A
When a wave or light ray moves from one medium to another its speed changes.
