Waves - Properties of Waves

Question 1

Definition of a longitudinal wave

Answer 1

A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles oscillate parallel to the direction of energy transfer ( wave travel )

Question 2

Definition of a transverse wave

Answer 2

A Transverse wave is a wave in which the particles oscillate perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer ( wave travel )

Question 3

Definition of amplitude

Answer 3

Distance between the equilibrium and the crest

Question 4

Definition of wavelength

Answer 4

Distance from one crest to the next crest

Question 5

Definition of frequency

Answer 5

The number of oscillations per second

Question 6

Definition of wavefront

Answer 6

The crest of a wave or the same point in a wave

Question 7

Definition of the time period of a wave

Answer 7

The time it takes to make one complete oscillation

Question 8

The relationship between the wave speed, frequency and wavelength of a wave

Answer 8

wave speed = fequency x wavelength

Question 9

The relationship between the frequency and time period

Answer 9

Frequency = 1/time period