waves and wave properties paper 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What sre the two types of waves?
A
Transverse and longitudinal
2
Q
Whatbis a transverse wave?
A
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3
Q
Whay is a longitudinal waveM
A
—–—–—–
–=rarefraction
—=compression
4
Q
Whay is frequency?
A
The number kf waves passing a fixed point
5
Q
What is amplitude?
A
The maximum displacement that any psrticlr achieves
6
Q
What is wave length?
A
The distance fromnone point onna wave to the other
7
Q
What is a period?
A
The time taken for one xomplete oscilliation
8
Q
Whay is wave speed?
A
The speed at which the wave energy is transferred
9
Q
Equation for wave speed?
A
Wave speed= frequency x wavelength
