Waves Flashcards

(8 cards)

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Q

Define what a peak of a wave is (1 mark)

A

The top of the wave/ The zenith of the wave, above the equilibrium

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Define what a trough is (1 mark)

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The bottom part of the wave, under the equilibrium

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Define Periodic Time, and name the unit for it (2 marks)

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Time taken for one complete wave, measured in seconds (s)

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Define amplitude, and name the symbol used for amplitude (2 marks)

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The Maximum displacement from the equilibrium, symbolised with a capital A

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Define displacement, and name the units for it (2 marks)

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The change in height of the wave from the position of the equilibrium, measured in m

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Define frequency, and name the units for it (2 marks)

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The number of waves in 1 second, measured in Hz or s^-1

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Define Oscillation (1 mark)

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Regular repeating motion/ vibration of a wave

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Define wavelength, and name the units used for it (2 marks)

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The distance between peak to peak or trough to trough, measured in m

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