Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Longitudinal waves
A
Waves that move in the same direction as the direction in which the particles are vibrating.
They have areas of compressions and rarefactions
2
Q
Transverse waves
A
A wave that moves in a direction at right angles to the way in which the particles are vibrating.
3
Q
Examples of longitudinal waves
A
sound waves
ultrasound waves
seismic waves
4
Q
Examples of transverse waves
A
ripples on the surface of water
electromagnetic waves
seismic S waves
5
Q
RMIVUXG
A
1.Radio waves
2.Microwaves
3.infrared waves
4.Visible light
5.Ultraviolet
6. X-rays
7.Gamma rays
6
Q
Amplitude
A
The height of the wave
7
Q
Frequency
A
The number of waves per second
