Waves Flashcards
0
Q
Name one difference between a soundwave and a lightwave:
A
soundwave travels through a medium
lightwave doesnt have too
1
Q
What is a wave?
A
A disturbance in light or sound that moves energy in one direction
2
Q
What is a transverse wave?
A
A wave that has its median moving in a perpendicular direction to the direction of the wave
3
Q
What is a longitudinal wave?
A
A wave that has its median moving in a parallel direction to the direction of the wave
4
Q
How do you measure frequency?
A
seconds
5
Q
What is a lambda?
A
the wavelength
6
Q
What is rarefaction?
A
diminution in the density of something, especially air or a gas
7
Q
What is compression?
A
the reduction of volume of the fuel mixture in an internal combustion engine
