Lesson 1 Flashcards by Abigail Halsall | Brainscape

Q

What are the two types of wave?

A

Longitudinal

Transverse

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Q

What does a longitudinal wave look like?

A

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Q

What does a transverse wave look like?

A

~

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Q

Waves can be:

A

Reflected
Refracted
Diffracted

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Q

Frequency?

A

How often

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Q

What is frequency measured in?

A

Hertz (Hz)

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Q

What is the wave length?

A

Crest to crest

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Q

What is amplitude?

A

Crest to middle

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Quiet

A

Smaller amplitude

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Loud

A

Higher amplitude

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