Waves Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Transverse wave
A
Vibrates perpendicular to direction of travel
2
Q
Longitudinal wave
A
Vibrates parallel to direction of travel
3
Q
Amplitude
A
Maximum displacement of wave particle from equilibrium
4
Q
Wavelength
A
Distance between two adjacent peaks of a wave
5
Q
Time period
A
Time taken for one complete wave to pass a fixed point
6
Q
Frequency
A
Number of waves passing a point per second
7
Q
Equation for time period
A
1/Frequency
8
Q
Equation for frequency
A
1/Time period
9
Q
Equation for wave speed
A
Wave speed(m/s) = Wavelength(m) x frequency(Hz)
10
Q
Equation for distance
A
Distance = Speed x Time
11
Q
Mnemonic for Electromagnetic Scale
A
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