Waves Flashcards
1
Q
wave motion
A
the transfer of energ without transfer of matter is called wave motion
2
Q
wavelength
A
the distance between one point on one wave and the same point on the next. the symbol is λ and is measured in m
3
Q
amplitude
A
the maximum heigh of the wave measured in m
4
Q
frequecncy
A
number of waves produced by a source per second or which pass a given point or second. measured in Hz
5
Q
period
A
the time taken for a wave to repeat one cycle
6
Q
longdutinal wave examples
A
slinky, sound waves
7
Q
wave speed equation
A
v- f λ
8
Q
speed of sound
A
340m/s
9
Q
speed of light
A
3x10*8
