Water waves Flashcards
1
Q
How do waves move?
A
They move in a transverse motion
2
Q
What happens if you stand still in the ocean?
A
You can feel the water move up and down against you
3
Q
What are undulations?
A
Up and down movements
4
Q
At what direction are undulations in a transverse wave to its direction?
A
90 degrees
5
Q
What happens to water waves when they hit a surface?
A
Reflection
6
Q
What happens to two waves that collide in step?
A
Adding
7
Q
What happens to two waves that collide out of step?
A
Cancelling
8
Q
What equipment can we use to show superposition?
A
Ripple tanks
9
Q
When does superposition occur?
A
When waves meet each other and interact
10
Q
What is the amplitude of a wave?
A
The maximum night of a wave
11
Q
What do we use to model a transverse wave?
A
A rope
