Modelling Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Longitudinal waves
A
The vibration are at parallel to the direction of wave travel
2
Q
Transverse waves
A
The vibratons are at a right angle to the direction of wave travel
3
Q
Oscillations
A
Vibrations about a Rest position
4
Q
Refraction
A
Waves slow down when they go from deep to shallow water and change direction
5
Q
Meaning of superpose
A
When you add waves together the dd up or cancel out
