Wave Notes Flashcards
Waves
The transport of energy without the transport of matter.
P waves / longitudinal waves
Shakes the ground back and forth in the same direction and opposite direction. They move fast and have sound waves.They needs a medium or material to pass through
S waves / transverse waves
Secondary wave ,moves slowly up and down and have light waves.
Amplitude
Measures the height of the wave from the crest (high point) or trough (low point) of the wave to the midline
*higher amplitude = higher energy
Wavelength
Measures the horizontal distance between cycles
*Crest to crest
*shorter wavelength = higher energy
Frequency
Number of wave cycles that are completed in one second
*higher frequency = higher energy
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Light waves with different energies, wavelengths, and frequencies
Visible Light Waves
-Light that humans can see
-Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet (ROY G BIV)
Transmission
The passing of waves through or into a medium
Reflection
The bouncing back of a wave after it strikes a barrier or object.
Absorption
The process of taking in or soaking up energy carried by a light wave.
Refraction
The bending of a wave when it strikes a medium at an angle.
