Wave Behaviour Flashcards
1
Q
when a wave touches a fixed end
A
Flips upside-down, and travels backwards
2
Q
when a wave touches a free end
A
Bounces off
3
Q
when two pulses on the same end collide
A
make a super crest (size of amplitudes added) and then two waves move forward
4
Q
when two pules (same size) on opposite ends (top, bottom) meet
A
make a node, then move forward
5
Q
when two pulses (different sizes) on opposite ends (top, bottom) meet
A
make a crest, and move forward
6
Q
Define constructive interference
A
Waves on the same side collide and add
7
Q
Define destructive interference
A
Waves on different sides collide and move one wave with amplitude = amplitude 1 - amplitude 2