Unit 6: Waves & Sound Flashcards
1
Q
Amplitude
A
The maximum displacement of a wave from its equilibrium point
2
Q
Crest
A
The maximum point of a transverse wave
3
Q
Trough
A
The minimum point of a transverse wave
4
Q
Wavelength
A
The distance between two similar points in successive identical cycles in a wave
5
Q
Period
A
The time for a vibrating particle to complete one cycle
6
Q
Frequency
A
The number of complete cycles that occur in a unit of time
7
Q
Wave Speed
A
The rate at which a wave is travelling through a medium or a measure of how fast the energy is transferred through the medium
