Waves Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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What is a wave?
A
A wave is something that transfers energy without disturbance.
2
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What does Wavelength mean
A
Wavelength - the distance between two waves of energy
3
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What does frequency mean?
A
Frequency - at the rate which the wave occurs over a period of time
4
Q
What does speed mean?
A
Speed - At the rate in which the wave moves
5
Q
What does amplitude mean?
A
Amplitude - The size or magnititude of the waves.
6
Q
What is the wave equation?
A
(speed) V = Frequency (f) and Wavelength (λ)
7
Q
What are transverse waves?
A
A type of wave where the motion of the medium’s particles oscillations perpendicular.
8
Q
What are compression/longitudinal waves?
A
Compression waves are where the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the line of propagation
