Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Period equation
A
T = 1/f
2
Q
Wave speed equation
A
v = f x wavelength
3
Q
Transverse waves examples
A
Light, water ripples
4
Q
transverse waves description
A
The vibrations are perpendicular to the direction of wave travel
5
Q
Longitudinal waves eg
A
Sound, ultrasound
6
Q
What do waves do
A
Transfer energy
7
Q
Longitudinal wave description
A
Vibrations are same direction as waves
8
Q
Wavelength
A
Distance from peak to peak
9
Q
Time period
A
Time it takes for a wave to complete a full cycle
10
Q
Frequency
A
Number of waves produced per second
11
Q
Amplitude
A
Height of the wave from rest (rest to crest)
12
Q
Wavelength units
A
metres
13
Q
Time period units
A
Seconds
14
Q
Unit of speed
A
metres per second (m/s)
15
Q
Frequency units
A
Hertz (Hz)
