Waves, Sound & Light Flashcards
1
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Pulse
A
A single disturbance travelling in a medium
2
Q
Transverse wave
A
A wave in which the movement of the particles of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave. Rope
3
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Longitudinal wave
A
A wave in which the movement of the particles of the medium is parallel to the direction of propagation of the wave. Spring
4
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Amplitude
A
Maximum displacement from rest position. (m)
5
Q
Period
A
The time taken for one complete wave to pass a point(s)
6
Q
Superposition
A
Is when to waves come together in the same space at the same time (m)
7
Q
Wavelength
A
The distance between two consecutive points on the wave that are in phase (m)
8
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Frequency
A
The number of complete waves that pass a given point in 1 second (f)
