Waves Flashcards by Sophie Langton | Brainscape

Q

The bigger the amplitude of a wave the _______ energy it carries

A

The bigger the amplitude of a wave the more energy it carries

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The law of reflection

A

I = R

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Q

The wave length of a wave is the …..

A

The distance from one crest to another or from through to the next through.

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V= F= λ =

A

V= Wave speed F= The wave frequency λ = Wave length (m)

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Characteristics of an image: (4)

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Same size as object Same distance behind mirror Laterally inverted Virtual can only be captured on screen

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