Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Disturbances that travels thru a medium
Transfer of energy not mass
Mechanical and Electromagnetic
A
Waves
2
Q
Transfer of energy thru medium
A
Mechanical waves
3
Q
Does not require a medium to travle
A
EM wave
4
Q
Properties of wave
A
Crest
Trough
Amplitude
wavelength
5
Q
Maximum point of wave above rest position
A
Crest
6
Q
Maximum point of wave below rest position
A
Trough
7
Q
Max amt of displacement from rest position
Strength or intensity of wave
Height of wave from rest
A
Amplitude
8
Q
One complete cycle of wave cycle
Crest to crest
Trough to trough
Unit Lambda
A
Wavelength
9
Q
Number of waves passing any point in one period
Unit Hz Hertz
f= waves/second= Hz
A
Frequency
