The Wave Equation (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards

Speed wave moves through medium (energy transfer)

$v = f \lambda$

Distance travelled ÷ time taken

Different reaction times for each person

Many observers, discard anomalies, calculate mean

Distance between same points on consecutive waves

Distance from equilibrium to maximum displacement

Number of waves passing a single point per second

Time for whole wave to pass a single point

$T = \frac{1}{f}$

Crest to crest or trough to trough

Equilibrium line to crest or trough

Velocity increases (when wavelength also increases)

Velocity increases (when frequency also increases)

Inversely proportional