Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is a longitudinal wave?
A
Vibration causing the wave to be parallel to the direction of energy transfer
2
Q
What is a transverse wave?
A
Vibration causing the wave to be at right angles to the direction of energy transfer
3
Q
Define amplitude?
A
Maximum disturbance from its rest position
4
Q
What is period in terms of waves?
A
Time taken to produce 1 complete wave
5
Q
What is wavelength?
A
Distance between a point on one wave to the same point on the next wave
6
Q
Define wave speed?
A
Distance travelled by a given point on a wave in a given amount of time
7
Q
What is frequency in terms of waves?
A
Number of waves per second
