Waves Flashcards
Wavelengths
Do waves carry energy or matter?
Energy
Is compressional 🌊 the same as long?
Yes
Transverse=shear=perpendicular
Yes, water waves
What is the speed of the wave determined by?
Medium
Frequency=speed/wavelength
Cannot be changed
Wavelength is determined by what?
Speed and sound
Speed is constant
Yes
Density (p)=mass/volume
Mass units are g,kg
Volume units are m3, cm3
Weight is mg
F=mg
Pressure=mass×volume
Units are pascals, lbs/square inch, lb/in2
Compressions
High pressure and density
Rarefactions
Low pressure and density
Amplitude2
Bigness of the wave, gets smaller as it travels through body. Adjustable yes!
If doubled=4; quadruple=16
In phase or coherent
Constructive interference
Out of phase or incoherent
Destructive interference
Same transducer has same amount of humps.
Yes