wave properties Flashcards
low wavelength =
high frequency
large wavelength =
low frequency
what is the period?
time for the wave to complete one full cycle
what is the formula for frequency (with time period)
f = 1/T
what is the equilibrium?
the middle of the wave
are there vibrations at the equilibrium?
no
what is amplitude?
distance from the equillibrium to the peak/trough
what does the amplitude show?
the size of a wave and how loud a sound wave is
what is wavelength?
length of one full cycle
what is the frequency of waves?
number of waves passing a point every second
what is a wavefront?
a surface containing points affected in the same way by a wave at a given time eg crests and troughs
what does the distance between wave fronts show?
the wavelength of the wave
what is wave speed?
speed at which energy is transferred through a median
what is the formula for wave speed?
V= f x lamda
