Wave anatomy Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is the rest position
A
The equilibrium position of particles when no wave is passing through
2
Q
What is amplitude
A
The maximum displacement from the rest position; indicates wave energy
3
Q
What is wave length
A
The distance between two successive points in a wave that are in phase
4
Q
What is frequency
A
The number of wave cycles passing a point per second (Measured in Hz)
5
Q
What is period (T)
A
Time taken for one complete wave cycle to pass a point (T = 1/frequency)
