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Waves quiz Flashcards

1
Q

Define wavelength

A

Distance from one peak to the next

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2
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Define frequency

A

How many complete waves there are per sec

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3
Q

Define amplitude

A

Height of a wave

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4
Q

Which waves are longitudinal and which transverse

A

Sound
Ultrasound
P waves
Slinky spring

EM waves
Strings and springs
S wave
Ripples on water

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5
Q

Ultrasound uses

A

prenatal scan

Bats

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6
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Infrasound uses

A

Microphones, Elephants

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