Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is the time between one wave and the next?
A
The period
2
Q
What type of wave has oscillations parallel to the direction if motion?
A
Longitudinal
3
Q
What is a wave
A
A series of oscillations that travel from one place to another, transferring energy.
4
Q
Which type of wave has oscillations perpendicular to the direction of motion.
A
Transverse wave.
5
Q
How do you calculate the speed of a wave?
A
Speed(V)=f(frequency)x wavelength (theta)
6
Q
What is the equation for a frequency of a wave
A
T(period)= 1/f (frequency)
F =1/T
7
Q
How fast do electromagnetic waves travel?
A
The speed of light (3.0x 10 to the power of 8 m/s)
8
Q
Are electromagnetic waves transverse of longitudinal
A
Transverse
9
Q
What is refraction
A
The bending of light as it passes from one material to another.
