Waves Flashcards

Wavelengths

1
Q

Do waves carry energy or matter?

A

Energy

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2
Q

Is compressional 🌊 the same as long?

A

Yes

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3
Q

Transverse=shear=perpendicular

A

Yes, water waves

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4
Q

What is the speed of the wave determined by?

A

Medium

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5
Q

Frequency=speed/wavelength

A

Cannot be changed

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6
Q

Wavelength is determined by what?

A

Speed and sound

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7
Q

Speed is constant

A

Yes

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8
Q

Density (p)=mass/volume

A

Mass units are g,kg
Volume units are m3, cm3
Weight is mg
F=mg

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9
Q

Pressure=mass×volume

A

Units are pascals, lbs/square inch, lb/in2

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10
Q

Compressions

A

High pressure and density

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11
Q

Rarefactions

A

Low pressure and density

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12
Q

Amplitude2

A

Bigness of the wave, gets smaller as it travels through body. Adjustable yes!
If doubled=4; quadruple=16

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13
Q

In phase or coherent

A

Constructive interference

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14
Q

Out of phase or incoherent

A

Destructive interference

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15
Q

Same transducer has same amount of humps.

A

Yes

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