Physics 6.1.2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Terms Associated with Wave Motion? (4)
A
-Amplitude.
-Wavelength.
-Frequency.
-Period.
2
Q
What is the ‘Amplitude of a Wave’?
A
The Distance from the Undisturbed Position to the Peak or Trough of a Wave.
3
Q
What is the ‘Wavelength of a Wave’?
A
The Distance from one Point on the Wave to the Same Point on the Next Wave.
4
Q
What is the ‘Frequency of a Wave’?
A
The Number of Waves Passing a Point in a Second.
5
Q
What is the ‘Time Period of a Wave’?
A
The Time Taken for a Single Wave to Pass a Point. The Time Taken for one Full Cycle of a Wave.
6
Q
Frequency of Wave = …
A
1 / Time Period of Wave
