Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is a wavelength?
A
The distance from one peak to the next
2
Q
What is a frequency?
A
How many complete waves pass a point per second
3
Q
What is frequency measured in?
A
Hertz Hz
4
Q
What is a amplitude?
A
The height of a wave from the midline to the peak
5
Q
What’s the formula for wave speed?
A
Speed= frequency x wavelength
6
Q
What’s the two type of things waves can be?
A
Transverse or longitudinal
7
Q
Are most waves transverse or longitudinal?
A
Transverse
8
Q
Is transverse waves p or s waves
A
S waves
9
Q
What’s the difference between P and S waves
A
P waves= travel through solids and liquids they travel faster than S waves
S waves= only travel through solids slower than P waves
10
Q
What do all waves have in common?
A
Wavelength
Frequency
Amplitude
Speed
