Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Example of transverse waves
A
Ripples on surface of water
2
Q
Example of longitudinal wave
A
Sound waves travelling in air
3
Q
Difference of transverse and longitudinal waves
A
All longitudinal require a medium to travel in
Eg air, a liquid or a solid
4
Q
Define amplitude
A
Maximum displacement of a point on a wave away from its undisturbed position
5
Q
Define wavelength
A
The distance from a point on one wave to the equivalent point on the adjacent wave
6
Q
Define frequency
A
Number of waves passing a point each second
7
Q
Define period
A
Time taken for one wave to pass a point
8
Q
Measurement of frequency
A
Hz
