Waves phases and phase differnce Flashcards
1
Q
What is the phase of a particle
A
The angle it has moved through or the fraction of a cycle it has completed at a certain time.
2
Q
What is phase difference
A
the difference on phase between two different points on a wave, in radians
3
Q
whats a phase usually measured in
A
Radians
4
Q
what is antiphase
A
two points on a wave with 180 degrees difference / π
5
Q
how many radians is 360 degrees / complete wave cycle equal to
A
2π radians
6
Q
equation for phase difference
A
2πd / λ
