Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What is a transverse wave?
A
A transverse wave is a wave where the particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer
2
Q
What is a longitudinal wave?
A
A longitudinal wave is a wave where the particles vibrate parallel to the direction of energy transfer
3
Q
What is frequency
A
The number of waves that pass per second
4
Q
What is refraction
A
Waves changing direction at a boundary
5
Q
What are radio waves made from
A
Oscillating changes
6
Q
Uses of radio waves
A
Bluetooth, TV, radios
7
Q
What are used by microwaves
A
Satellites and heating food
8
Q
What does infrared radiation do
A
Monitors temperature
9
Q
How do fibre optic cables work
A
Visible light transmitted to data and because of reflection the light is bounced back and forth until it reaches the fibre
