Wave motion Flashcards
1
Q
Doppler effect
A
Apparent change in frequency but to the the motion of the the source or the observer
2
Q
Doppler effect shown
A
Single frequency emitter connected to a string
swing it around your head and note the apparent frequency change heard
3
Q
Diffraction
A
Spreading out of waves after passing through a slit or a gap
4
Q
Interference
A
When 2 waves meet resulting in either constructive or destructive interference
5
Q
2 adjustments to increase distance between bright lines
A
Decrease distance between slits
move screen away from slits
