Waves and Circuits

These flashcards cover key concepts related to waves and circuits including definitions of important terms associated with wave properties and behaviors.

Amplitude

Maximum displacement from equilibrium.

Frequency

Oscillations per second, denoted by (f).

Period

Time for one complete oscillation.

Wavelength

Distance between successive peaks.

Speed

How fast the wave travels.

Wave equation

V = fλ (velocity equals frequency times wavelength).

Transverse waves

Waves where particles oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.

Longitudinal waves

Waves where particles oscillate parallel to the direction of wave travel.

Rarefaction

Region in a longitudinal wave where particles are spread apart.

Superposition

The principle where two waves meet, resulting in their displacements combining.

Interference

The phenomenon where two waves overlap, resulting in either constructive or destructive interference.

Stationary waves

Waves formed by two identical waves traveling in opposite directions, creating nodes and antinodes.

Nodes

Points in a standing wave where there is no displacement.

Antinodes

Points in a standing wave with maximum displacement.