Waves Flashcards
Water wave is a ….. wave
Transverse wave
What is the wavelength
Distance from crest to crest or trough to trough
What is amplitude
Height from the rest position to the trough/crest
Where are the oscillations in relation to the direction of energy transfer On a transverse wave
Oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of the energy transfer
A sound wave is a type of ………. Wave
Longitudinal wave
Where are the vibrations in relation to the direction of a longitudinal wave
The medium’s vibrations are parallel to the direction of the wave
What is loudness determined from on a longitudinal wave
The higher the amplitude the louder the sound
What is pitch determined by on a longitudinal wave
Pitch is determined by the frequency of the vibrations and how close they are
How does frequency affect the pitch on a longitudinal wave
The more frequency the higher the pitch
