Waves properties Flashcards
1
Q
Oscillation
A
A regular repeating motion
2
Q
Period
A
The time taken for one whole cycle of an oscillation
3
Q
Frequency
A
The number of whole cycles occurring in one second
4
Q
Displacement
A
How far the quantity that is in an oscillation has moved from its rest value
5
Q
Amplitude
A
The maximum value of displacement ( height of a wave)
6
Q
Wavelength
A
Distance from peak to peak, or trough to trough
7
Q
Transverse wave
A
Oscillations perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer
8
Q
Longitudinal waves
A
Oscillations parallel to the direction of energy transfer. Areas of compression and rarefaction
