Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Law of reflection
A
The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection
2
Q
Oscillation
A
One complete swing or vibration
3
Q
Wave length
A
Distance between two consecutive points on the wave that are in phase
4
Q
Amplitude
A
Maximum displacement of a particle from its equilibrium
5
Q
Rarefaction
A
The change in direction of a wave passing from one medium to another due to the speed
6
Q
Photon
A
Particle without mass, which carries energy and it behaves like both a wave and a particle
