Waves Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Progressive wave
A
transfers energy
travels in one direction
2
Q
standing/stationary wave
A
does not transfer energy in the direction of wave travel
3
Q
antinode
A
point on standing wave with maximum amplitude
4
Q
node
A
point on standing wave of zero amplitude
5
Q
fundamental frequency
A
lowest frequency of a standing wave
1 loop formed on string
6
Q
harmonic
A
standing wave with frequency that is multiple of fundamental frequency
7
Q
amplitude
A
maximum displacement of a point on a wave from its equilibrium position
8
Q
wavelength
A
the minimum distance between two points which are in phase in a wave
9
Q
monochromatic light
A
light of single frequency
10
Q
cladding
A
layer of plastic or glass that surrounds core of optical fibre
