Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is a progressive wave ?
A
A wave which transfers energy from one place to another without transferring material
2
Q
What is a stationary wave ?
A
A wave which does not transfer energy from one place to another
3
Q
What is meant by displacement?
A
Distance and direction of a particle from equilibrium position
4
Q
What is meant by amplitude?
A
The maximum displacement of a particle on a wave from equilibrium position
5
Q
What is meant by time period ?
A
The time taken for one whole wave cycle
6
Q
What is meant by frequency?
A
The number of whole wave cycles per second passing a given point
7
Q
What is a longitudinal wave?
A
A wave in which the particle occultations are parallel to the direction in which the wave travels
