Features of waves Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is displacement ?
A
The distance from a point on the wave to the equilibrium
2
Q
What is amplitude ?
A
The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position
3
Q
What is the wavelength ?
A
The distance between two consecutive points on a wave with the same phase
4
Q
What is the time period ?
A
The time taken for one complete oscillation
5
Q
What is the frequency ?
A
The number of complete oscillations per second
