Waves Basics Flashcards
1
Q
Medium
A
Is any substance that a wave moves through
2
Q
What is a wave
A
Transfer of energy from one place to another
3
Q
What causes a wave
A
They are caused by vibrations
Atoms pass the energy on to the next atom
4
Q
What is frequency
A
Number of waves
measured in Hz
5
Q
Wave equation
A
v = f x λ
v = Wave Speed (m/s) f = Frequency (Hz) λ = Wave length (m)
6
Q
Progressive Wave
A
Wave moving from one place to another
7
Q
Oscillation
A
Movement back and forth in a regular rhythm
8
Q
Stationary Wave
A
Two progressive waves moving in opposite directions and superimposed one on the other. Result is a fixed pattern of nodes and antinodes
