Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum (Rev1)

Question 1

Peak of crest

Answer 1

Top of wave

Question 2

Trough

Answer 2

Bottom of wave

Question 3

Amplitude

Answer 3

Distance between the line and peak

Question 4

Wavelength

Answer 4

Distance between the peaks or troughs of 2 waves

Question 5

Period (T)

Answer 5

The time taken in seconds for one complete wave to pass a point

Question 6

Frequency (f)

Answer 6

The number of cycles per second. Measured in Hertz (Hz)

Question 7

T=

Answer 7

F

Question 8

F=

Answer 8

T

Question 9

Wave equation

Answer 9

V = f x wavelength (h)

Question 10

Longitudinal Waves

Answer 10

Oscillations are parallel to the direction in which the wave transfers (sound waves)

Question 11

Transverse Waves

Answer 11

Oscillations are perpendicular to the direction in which the wave transfers energy

Question 23

Electromagnetic Waves (speed)

Answer 23

Travel at speed of light v=3x10*8 m/s

Question 24

Electromagnetic Waves (travel)

Answer 24

Can travel through a vacuum

Travel in straight lines

Question 25

Electromagnetic Waves (types)

Answer 25

All transverse

Question 26

Electromagnetic Waves (energy)

Answer 26

Electromagnetic waves with high frequency have high energy, while low frequency waves have low energy