Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Longitudinal waves
A
Particles vibrate along the same direction as the wave
2
Q
Transverse wave
A
Particles move at 90° to the direction of travel of the wave
3
Q
Frequency
A
The number of waves per second
4
Q
Period
A
The time taken for one wave to pass a point
5
Q
Diffraction
A
The bending of waved through gaps or around objects
6
Q
Refraction
A
The change in speed of thought as it passes from one medium to another
7
Q
Frequency
A
The number of waves per second
8
Q
Period
A
The time it takes for one wage to pass a point
9
Q
Diffraction
A
The bending of waves though gaps or around obstacles
10
Q
Refraction
A
the change in speed of light as it passes from one medium to another
11
Q
More dense to less dense medium what happens
A
Wavelength increases
Light will refract away from normal
