Waves Flashcards by Nichita Teodor | Brainscape

Q

Wave definition

A

transport of energy without moving anything

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oscilation definition

A

movement in a regular rhythm.

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Period definition?

A

time for one whole cycle of an oscilation

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Frequency definition?

A

number of whole cycles occurring in a second

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Displacement definition?

A

how far the oscillation has moved in a given time

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amplitude definition?

A

value of displacement from resting point to the crest

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crest definition?

A

highest point

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trough definition?

A

lowest point

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wavelength speed = ?

A

speed = frequency x wave length

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Example of longitudinal wave

A

Sound

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Example of transverse wave

A

water ripples

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what is compression?

A

when particles are close together

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what is rarefaction?

A

particles are further apart.

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what is a node?

A

where waves intersect/every half wavelength

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what is an antinode?

A

maximum amplitude

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what is a stationary wave?

A

energy is stored rather than transfered

Q

frequency trend in electromagnetic spectrum?

A

frequency increases left to right.