Waves Flashcards

1
Q

What do all waves carry from one place to another ?

A

Energy

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2
Q

What are the properties of transverse waves?

A

Waves vibrate up and down

The vibrations are at a right angle

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3
Q

What are the properties of longitudinal waves ?

A

Waves vibrate left and right

Source moves left and right

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4
Q

How do you calculate wave speed?

A

Speed = frequency x wavelength

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5
Q

What is the definition of frequency

A

The number of waves passing a fixed point every second

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6
Q

What is the equation of wave time

A

Time = 1 divided by frequency

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7
Q

What is frequency measured in?

A

Hz / hertz

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8
Q

What is the speed of light

A

300,000,000 m/s

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9
Q

What is the speed of sound

A

330 m/s

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10
Q

What does sound travel through fastest?

A

Solids- the particles are closest together

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11
Q

How to calculate speed

A

Speed = distance divided by time

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