Waves Flashcards

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1
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What is amplitude?

A

The height of the wave from the midpoint.

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2
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What is wavelength?

A

The length of a full cycle of a wave.

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3
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What is frequency?

A

The number of complete waves that pass per second.

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4
Q

Are most waves transverse or longitudinal?

A

Transverse.

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5
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How do transverse waves work?

A

In transverse waves the vibrations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer of the wave.

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6
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How do you work out wave speed?

A

Frequency x wavelength

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