Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Wavelength
A
The distance from one peak to another
2
Q
Frequency
A
How many complete waves there are per second it’s measured in Hertz Hz
3
Q
Amplitude
A
The height of the wave from rest to crest
4
Q
Period
A
Time it takes a complete wave to pass a point
5
Q
Wave speed =
A
Frequency x Wavelength
6
Q
In a Transverse wave the
A
Vibrations are in 90° to the direction energy is transferred by the wave
7
Q
In a longitudinal wave
A
The vibrations are along the same direction as the wave transfers energy
