Waves

What is wavelength

distance between the same points on two consecutive waves

What is the amplitude

distance from equilibrium line to the maximum displacement

What is frequency

The number of waves that pass a single point per second

What is frequency measured in

hertz

What is the period

The time taken for a whole wave to completely pass a single point

What is the wavefront

The plane in which the wave travels

What is 2 on the diagram

Wave trough

What is 4 on the diagram

Amplitude

What is 1 on the diagram

Wave crest

What is 3 on the diagram

wavelength

What is the formula for wavespeed

FREQUENCY X WAVELENGTH

What are transverse waves

the waves oscillations are right angles to the direction of the travel

name 3 examples of transverse waves

• ripples on surface of water

• EM waves

• ocean waves

What are longitudinal waves

where the oscillations are parallel to the direction of travel

Name 3 examples of longitudinal waves

• sound waves

• ultrasound

• spring vibration