What is a wave? Flashcards
1
Q
Give examples of waves.
A
Sea wave; Light (wave); Sound wave
2
Q
What is a wave?
A
A wave is a mechanism (vibration/oscillation) where energy gets transferred from one place to another (without transferring any matter).
3
Q
What tool is used by physicists to make water waves?
A
Ripple tank (réservoir d’ondulations)
4
Q
Which letter is used to represent the wavelength
A
λ (lambda)
5
Q
What is the period of a wave?
A
It is the time for complete cycle.
6
Q
Mathematical relation between frequency and period.
A
f=1/T
