waves Flashcards
1
Q
what is a transverse wave
A
the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer
2
Q
what is a longitudinal wave
A
the oscillations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer
3
Q
what is the frequency
A
the number of waves passing through a fixed point per second
4
Q
what is the amplitude
A
the maximum displacement that any particle achieves from its undisturbed position in meters
5
Q
what is the wavelength
A
the distance from one point on wave to the equivalent point on the next
6
Q
what is a period
A
the time taken for one complete oscillation in seconds
