waves Flashcards
1
Q
what is a wave
A
a wave is a vibration
2
Q
what is a longitudinal wave
A
a longitudinal wave is a sound wave
3
Q
what is a transverse wave
A
a transverse wave is a water wave
4
Q
what is frequency
A
the amount of waves per minute which is measured in hz
5
Q
what is the amplitude
A
amplitude is how the high the waves are which is the pitch
6
Q
transparent
A
transparent is when light passes through an object
7
Q
translucent
A
is when some light passes through an object
8
Q
opaque
A
is when light bounces of an object
