Waves

Question 1

Example of transverse waves

Answer 1

Ripples on surface of water

Question 2

Example of longitudinal wave

Answer 2

Sound waves travelling in air

Question 3

Difference of transverse and longitudinal waves

Answer 3

All longitudinal require a medium to travel in
Eg air, a liquid or a solid

Question 4

Define amplitude

Answer 4

Maximum displacement of a point on a wave away from its undisturbed position

Question 5

Define wavelength

Answer 5

The distance from a point on one wave to the equivalent point on the adjacent wave

Question 6

Define frequency

Answer 6

Number of waves passing a point each second

Question 7

Define period

Answer 7

Time taken for one wave to pass a point

Question 8

Measurement of frequency

Answer 8

Hz