The Wave Equation (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Wave speed
Wave speed
Speed at which energy is transferred through medium
Wave equation
Wave equation
Measuring speed of sound method
Measuring speed of sound method
Distance travelled ÷ time taken
Main timing experiment problem
Main timing experiment problem
Different reaction times
Reducing timing errors method
Reducing timing errors method
Many observers, discard anomalies, find mean
Wavelength ()
Wavelength ()
Distance between same points on consecutive waves
Amplitude ()
Amplitude ()
Distance from equilibrium to max displacement
Frequency ()
Frequency ()
Number of waves passing a point per second
Period ()
Period ()
Time for one complete wave to pass a point
Period-frequency formula
Period-frequency formula
Wavelength measured between
Wavelength measured between
Crest to crest (or trough to trough)
If frequency increases ( constant)
If frequency increases ( constant)
Velocity increases
Period vs frequency relationship
Period vs frequency relationship
Inversely proportional
Why longer distance helps timing
Why longer distance helps timing
Easier to start/stop timer correctly
If wavelength increases ( constant)
If wavelength increases ( constant)
Velocity increases