Wave Properties Flashcards
1
Q
define a longitudinal wave
A
particles (or wave) vibrate in same direction as energy transfer
2
Q
define a transverse wave
A
particles (or wave) vibrate perpendicular to direction of energy transfer
3
Q
example of longitudinal wave
A
sound
4
Q
example of transverse wave
A
light
5
Q
define wavelength
A
distance between successive crests
6
Q
define amplitude
A
half the vertical distance between crest and trough
7
Q
define period
A
time for one wave to pass a point
8
Q
define frequency
A
number of waves produced per second
9
Q
units of wavelength
A
m (meters)
10
Q
units of frequency
A
Hz (Hertz)
11
Q
units of speed
A
m/s (meters per second)
12
Q
units of distance
A
m (meters)
13
Q
units of time
A
s (seconds)
14
Q
speed of sound
A
340 m/s
15
Q
speed of light
A
300,000,000 m/s
