Waves RPQ

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

Maximum displacement

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

Length of one complete wave

Front

What is the frequency of a wave?

Back

Number of waves per second

Front

What is the period of a wave?

Back

The time it takes to complete one wave

Front

What is the unit for wavelength?

Back

Metre

Front

What is the unit for frequency?

Back

Hz

Front

What is the symbol for wavelength?

Back

λ

Front

What is the wave speed equation?

Back

v = f × λ

Front

Transverse wave

Back

A wave in which the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a wave where the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.