Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Wavelength
A
Distance between the same points on two consecutive waves
2
Q
Amplitude
A
Distance from equilibrium line to the maximum disc placement crest
3
Q
Frequency
A
The number of waves that pass a single point per second
4
Q
Period
A
The time taken for a whole wave to completely pass a single point
5
Q
Wavefront
A
The plane in which the wave travels
6
Q
What happens velocity if frequency is increased?
A
The velocity will increase as well
7
Q
What happens to the velocity if the wavelength increases
A
The velocity increases as well
8
Q
What is the period’s relationship to frequency and velocity
A
Period is inversely proportional to frequency.
Smaller period, higher frequency, larger velocity
9
Q
Transverse waves
A
- Has peaks and troughs
- Light or any electromagnetic wave, seismic S waves, water waves
- Oscillates at a right angle to direction of travel
10
Q
Longitudinal waves
A
- sound waves, seismic P waves
- Has compressions and rarefactions
- Oscillates parallel to direction of travel
