Test Rev Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Sound waves can be reflected, absorbed or transmitted when they meet a boundary. What % is each value?
A
Incident- 100%
Absorbed- 50%
Reflected- 35%
Transmitted- 15%
2
Q
Water washes are mechanical waves, what does this mean?
A
They transfer energy by the vibration of particles
3
Q
What is the equation for wave speed?
A
Frequency x Wavelength
Hz x m
4
Q
What is a transverse wave?
A
The oscillations are perpendicular to the transfer of energy
5
Q
What is a longitudinal wave?
A
The oscillations are parallel to the transfer of energy
6
Q
What is the equation for frequency?
A
Number of waves
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