2.1 Waves

Question 1

Wave equation

Answer 1

V=fY

Question 2

Frequency equation

Answer 2

F=1/t

Question 3

Polarisation definition

Answer 3

Limited to one plane

Question 4

Transverse wave

Answer 4

Waves which vibrations are perpendicular to the direction of propagation

Question 5

Longitudinal waves

Answer 5

Waves which vibrations are parallel to the direction of propagation

Question 6

Electromagnetic spectrum

Answer 6

Radio-> _>10
Micro-> 10^-2
Infra-> 10^-4
Visible-> 5x10^-7
Uv-> 10^-8
X-ray-> 10^-8
Gamma-> _<10^-11