Wave basics Flashcards

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1
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What is the amplitude of a wave

A

The displacement from the rest position to the crest.

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2
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What is the wavelength of a wave

A

The length of a full cycle of the wave

From crest to crest

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3
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What is the crest of the wave

A

Where the wave curves

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4
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What is the frequency of a wave

A

The number of complete waves passing a certain point per second OR the number of waves produces by a source per seconds

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5
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What are 4 examples of transverse waves

A

Light or all other EM waves
Ripples on the water
Waves on strings
A slinky spring when you wiggle it up or down

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6
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What is particular about transverse waves

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The wave vibrations are perpendicular (at 90 degrees) to the direction of energy transfer of the wave

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What direction do vibrations of transverse waves go

A

Side to Side

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8
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What are 3 examples of longitudinal waves

A

Sound waves and ultrasound
Shock waves
A slinky spring when you pull the end

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What is particular about longitudinal waves

A

The vibrations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer from the wave

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10
Q

What waves occur when you wiggle a slinky spring up or down

A

Transverse

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11
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What waves occur when you push the end of a slinky

A

Longitudinal

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12
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What way do longitudinal waves go

A

Back n fourth

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