Wave Properties Flashcards
1
Q
what is the amplitude of a wave
A
how far the maximum displacement of the wave is from its undisturbed position
2
Q
what is the wavelength of a wave
A
the distance from a point on one wave to the same point on the adjacent wave
3
Q
what is the frequency of a wave
A
the number of waves passing a point each second
4
Q
what is the equation for frequency
A
f = 1/T
where T is time
5
Q
what is frequency measured in
A
hertz hz
6
Q
what is wave speed
A
the speed at which the energy is transferred or wave moves through
7
Q
how do we calculate wave speed
A
wave speed = frequency * wavelength
wavelength measured in m
frequency in Hz
speed in m/s (v)
