Wave Properties Flashcards
1
Q
Amplitude definition
A
The amplitude of a wave is the maximum displacement of a point on the wave from its un disturb position
2
Q
Wave length definition
A
The wave length is. The distance between two adjacent waves peaks
3
Q
Wave frequency definition
A
Frequency is the number of complete waves produced per second
4
Q
What is wave frequency measured in
A
Hertz (hz) - one hert = one wave per second
5
Q
How do you find out the wave speed
A
Frequency x wave length
6
Q
Do the wave equation for wave speed = frequency x wave length
A
Look in book
7
Q
How do you find out the period
A
1/ frequency
8
Q
Do a wave equation for period = 1/ frequency
A
T = 1/ f
9
Q
Definition of time period
A
The time taken for a wave to complete one oscillation
