Wave Basics Flashcards

1
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The Amplitude is…

A

the place fro the rest position to the crest

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2
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The Wavelength is…

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the length of a full cycle of the wave, eg. from crest to crest

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3
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The Frequency is…

A

the number of complete waves passing a certain point per secord

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4
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Frequency is measured in…

A

Hz (1 Hz is 1 wave per second)

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5
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Transverse waves have…

A

sideways vibrations, perpendicular to the direction of the wave

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6
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Longitudinal waves have…

A

vibrations parallel to the direction of the wave

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7
Q
Equation: 
Wave speed (m/s) =
A

Frequency (Hz) x Wavelength (m)

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