SP4 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a wave
A
A way of transferring energy or information. many waves travel when particals pas on vibrations.
2
Q
What are the two types of waves
A
Transverse and longitudinal
3
Q
What type of waves are water waves
A
Transverse
4
Q
What are transverse waves
A
A wave were the vibrations are at a right angle to the direction the wave is travailing. The particle do not move down with the direction of travel
5
Q
What are longitudinal waves
A
A wave in which the vibrations are parallel to the direction of travel
6
Q
What type of waves are sound waves
A
Longitudinal
