Waves Flashcards
1
Q
what are the two types of waves
A
longitudinal and transverse
2
Q
what is the definition for period time
A
the time taken for one complete oscillation
3
Q
what is the definition for wave speed
A
the time taken for 1 wave to go from on point to another
4
Q
what is the def of wave length.
A
the length between two crests
5
Q
what is the def of frequency
A
the amount of oscillations in 1 second
6
Q
what is the def of amplitude
A
the value of displacement in the cycle
7
Q
what is the definition of oscillation
A
A repeated motion around a center value
8
Q
what kind of wave is sound
A
longitudinal waves
9
Q
what kind of wave is p wave
A
longitudinal
10
Q
what kind of wave is inferred
A
transverse waves
