Waves Flashcards
What is a longitudinal wave
A wave that vibrates parallel to the direction of energy transfer.
What is a transverse wave
A wave that vibrates (oscillates) perpendicular to the direction of energy transer.
What is a scalar
A scalar has magnitude
What is a vector
A vector has direction and magnitude
Name 5 scalars
Energy
Speed
Distance
Mass
Time
Name 5 vectors
Force
Velocity
Displacement
Acceleration
Momentum
Name 4 longitudinal waves
Sound waves
Ultrasound waves
Seismic waves
Pressure waves
Name 3 transverse waves
Water waves
Vibrations
Electromagnetic waves
What is the electromagnetic spectrum
Transverse waves
Can travel though a vacuum
Spectrum of waves
Name the waves on the electromagnetic spectrum
Radio Waves
Microwaves
Infared
Visible
Ultraviolet
X - Rays
Gamma Rays
Red Men Invaded Venus Using X-RAY Guns
What is a mneumonic used to remember the electromagnetic spectrum
Red Men Invaded Venus Using X-ray Guns
Does a gamma ray have a short or long wavelength
Short
Does a radio wave have a low or high frequency
Low
Name the wave used for communication
Radio waves
Uses of radio waves
Broadcasting and communications