Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is the peak of the wave
A
the highest point of the rest position
2
Q
what is the amplitude of the wave
A
the maximum displacement of a point of a wave
3
Q
what is the wavelength of the wave
A
distance covered by a full cycle of a wave
4
Q
what is the time period of a wave
A
the time taken for a full cycle of the wave
5
Q
what is the frequency of the wave
A
the number of waves passing a point each second
6
Q
Name 2 examples of longitudinal waves
A
- sound waves
- ultrasound waves
7
Q
Name the two types of waves
A
- Longitudinal
- Transverse
8
Q
Name 2 types of transversal waves
A
- light waves
- microwaves
