Waves

?
  • Created by: Ali Munif
  • Created on: 13-06-21 07:17
Amplitude
The size of vibrations or the maximum distance a particle moves away from its resting position when a wave passes.
1 of 6
Electromagnetic wave
A group of waves that all travel at the same speed in a vacuum, and are all transverse.
2 of 6
Frequency
The number of vibrations (or the number of waves) per second.
3 of 6
Hertz (Hz)
The unit for frequency. One hertz is one wave per second.
4 of 6
Longitudinal wave
A wave where the particles vibrate in the same direction as the wave is travelling.
5 of 6
Medium
Any substance through which something travels.
6 of 6

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

A group of waves that all travel at the same speed in a vacuum, and are all transverse.

Back

Electromagnetic wave

Card 3

Front

The number of vibrations (or the number of waves) per second.

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

The unit for frequency. One hertz is one wave per second.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

A wave where the particles vibrate in the same direction as the wave is travelling.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Physics resources:

See all Physics resources »See all Waves resources »