Waves Flashcards
1
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Two types of waves
A
Transverse, Longitudinal
2
Q
Transverse waves
A
Particles move up and down at right angles to the direction the wave is moving
3
Q
Vacume
A
An area with no particles
4
Q
Wave frequency
A
Number of waves passing a point in a second. Measured in herts (Hz)
5
Q
Period
A
Length of time it takes for one wave to pass a given point
6
Q
Wavelength
A
the distance from one point in the same position on the next wave. Measured in metres (m)
7
Q
Amplitude
A
Maximum distance of a point on the wave away from its resting position, measured in metres.
8
Q
Velocity
A
The speed of a wave in the direction it is travelling
