CP4 Waves Flashcards
(11 cards)
Which of these things to waves transfer from one place to another: energy, information, matter?
energy and information NOT matter
What is a transverse wave?
the direction of vibrations is at right angles to the direction the wave is moving in
What is a longitudinal wave?
the direction of vibrations is parallel to the direction the wave is moving in
What is the frequency of a wave?
the number of peaks that pass by per second
What is the unit for frequency?
hertz Hz
Are the following waves transverse or longitudinal? Sounds waves, P-waves
Longitudinal
Are the following waves transverse or longitudinal? Light waves, water waves, S-waves
transverse
What is the unit for wavespeed?
m/s
What is the unit for wavelength?
m
What is wavelength?
The length of one full wave - from peak to peak or trough to trough
What is amplitude?
The height of a wave from the middle line