Wavea Flashcards
symbol for amplitude ( in metres )
A
specific word for wave length (in metres)
lambda
definition of wavelength
is the distance from one peak to the next
definition of amplitude
the height of the wave (from rest to crest)
definition of a transverse wave
in a transverse wave the particles osculate/vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the wave energy
definition of a longitudinal wave
the particles vibrate parallel to the direction of the energy transfer
longitudinal or transverse, light
transverse
longitudinal or transverse, water
transverse
longitudinal or transverse, sound
longitudinal
longitudinal or transverse, shock waves
longitudinal
longitudinal or transverse, slinky (when pushed at the end)
longitudinal
longitudinal or transverse, slinky when wiggled up and down
transverse
longitudinal or transverse, light/EM waves
transverse
longitudinal or transverse, ripples in water
transverse
longitudinal or transverse, waves on strings
transverse
wave speed formula
wave speed= frequency x wave length
V = f x (lambda)
frequency symbol
f
frequency definition
how many complete waves there are per second measured in hertz (Hz) 1 Hz is one wave per second,
frequency equations
f = 1 (divided) T
period definition
is the time it takes (in s) for one complete wave ta pass a point e.g a wave with period 0.002 s has a frequency of 1 (divided) 0.002 = 500 Hz
speed symbol
(v) for velocity
speed definition
how fast the wave goes
