Waves Learning Outcomes Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

LO1 what do waves transfer?

A

Energy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

LO2 what is the rule regarding a waves amplitude and energy?

A

The greater the amplitude of a wave the greater it’s energy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

LO3 what is a transverse wave?

A

In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium oscillate at right angles to the direction of energy transfer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

LO3 what is a longitudinal wave?

A

In a longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium oscillate parallel to the direction of energy transfer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

LO4 what wave type is sound an example of?

A

Longitudinal wave

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

LO4 What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

A

Sound

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

LO4 What wave type is electromagnetic radiation an example of?

A

Transverse waves

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

LO4 what wave type is water waves an example of?

A

Transverse waves

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

LO4 What are two examples of a transverse wave?

A

Electromagnetic radiation and water waves

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly