waves Flashcards

(9 cards)

1
Q

what are the five energy stores?

A

chemical, thermal, gravitational potential, elastic potential and kinetic

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2
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name the line drawn at 90º to the surface of a material from where angles are measured

A

the normal

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3
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what are the two types of wave?

A

longitudinal and transverse

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4
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longitudinal waves are. . . to the direction of energy

A

parallel

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5
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transverse waves are. . . to the direction of energy

A

perpendicular

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6
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name an example of a transverse wave

A

light, water

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7
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name an example of a longitudinal wave

A

sound

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8
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what do waves transfer?

A

energy

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9
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describe how sound is produced in a guitar?

A

vibrations in the guitar cause the air to vibrate, causing a sound wave

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