Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Frequency
A
Number of waves in one second
2
Q
Trough
A
The lowest point of a wave
3
Q
Crest
A
The highest point of a wave
4
Q
What do all waves do?
A
Oscilate from one place to another
Transfer energy from one place to another
5
Q
Wave length
A
The distance between the two waves
6
Q
The period of an oscillation
A
Is the time it takes for one full oscillation to happen
7
Q
Amplitude
A
The distance between the crest and the equilibrium position
8
Q
Transverse wave
A
A wave where the vibration is perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer
9
Q
Longitudinal wave
A
The direction of oscillation is parallel
10
Q
Compression
A
The compression is where the waves in a longitudinal wave bunch together
11
Q
Rarefraction
A
The spread out part of the wave
12
Q
Wave
A
An oscillation with motion
13
Q
Periodh
A
Period = 1/frequency (Hz)
