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CP4 Waves Flashcards

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Which of these things to waves transfer from one place to another: energy, information, matter?

A

energy and information NOT matter

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What is a transverse wave?

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the direction of vibrations is at right angles to the direction the wave is moving in

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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the direction of vibrations is parallel to the direction the wave is moving in

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What is the frequency of a wave?

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the number of peaks that pass by per second

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What is the unit for frequency?

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hertz Hz

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Are the following waves transverse or longitudinal? Sounds waves, P-waves

A

Longitudinal

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Are the following waves transverse or longitudinal? Light waves, water waves, S-waves

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transverse

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What is the unit for wavespeed?

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m/s

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What is the unit for wavelength?

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m

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What is wavelength?

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The length of one full wave - from peak to peak or trough to trough

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What is amplitude?

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The height of a wave from the middle line

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