Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What do all waves carry from one place to another ?
A
Energy
2
Q
What are the properties of transverse waves?
A
Waves vibrate up and down
The vibrations are at a right angle
3
Q
What are the properties of longitudinal waves ?
A
Waves vibrate left and right
Source moves left and right
4
Q
How do you calculate wave speed?
A
Speed = frequency x wavelength
5
Q
What is the definition of frequency
A
The number of waves passing a fixed point every second
6
Q
What is the equation of wave time
A
Time = 1 divided by frequency
7
Q
What is frequency measured in?
A
Hz / hertz
8
Q
What is the speed of light
A
300,000,000 m/s
9
Q
What is the speed of sound
A
330 m/s
10
Q
What does sound travel through fastest?
A
Solids- the particles are closest together
11
Q
How to calculate speed
A
Speed = distance divided by time
