The Wave Equation (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Wave speed represents transfer of what?
Wave speed represents transfer of what?
Energy
Wave equation (, , )
Wave equation (, , )
How to measure speed of sound in air
How to measure speed of sound in air
Distance travelled / time taken
Main problem measuring sound speed
Main problem measuring sound speed
Different reaction times
Error reduction: number of observers
Error reduction: number of observers
Use large number of observers
Error reduction: handling results
Error reduction: handling results
Discard anomalies, calculate mean
Why use longer distance in sound experiment?
Why use longer distance in sound experiment?
Easier to start/stop timer at correct times
Wavelength () definition
Wavelength () definition
Distance between same points on consecutive waves
Amplitude () definition
Amplitude () definition
Distance from equilibrium to max displacement
Frequency () definition
Frequency () definition
Number of waves passing a point per second
Period () definition
Period () definition
Time for whole wave to pass a point
Equation relating period and frequency
Equation relating period and frequency
Wavelength measured between which points?
Wavelength measured between which points?
Crest to crest (or trough to trough)
Amplitude measured from where to where?
Amplitude measured from where to where?
Equilibrium line to crest or trough
Relationship between period and frequency
Relationship between period and frequency
Inversely proportional