Waves Flashcards
What isFrequency
Is how many complete waves there are per second passing a certain point
What is. Period time period
Is the time it takes in seconds for one complete wave to pass a point
What is the top and bottom part of a wave diagram
Crest is top trough is bottom
Transverse wave
In transverse waves the vibrations are at 90 degrees to the direction energy is transferred by the wave
Longitudinal
In longitudinal waves the vibrations are along the same direction as the wave transfers energy
Reflections and compressions
What can waves do
Transfer energy and information without transferring matter
What are the three things that can happen to a wave
Reflected refracted and diffracted
X-ray magnetic spectrum
Radio waves
Microwaves
Infrared
Visible light
Ultraviolet
X-rays
Gamma rays