Properties of Longitudinal Waves (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards

Region where particles are closest together

Region where particles are furthest apart

Distance between two consecutive compressions or rarefactions

$\lambda$ (lambda), measured in metres (m)

Time taken by wave to move one wavelength, symbol $T$ (seconds)

Number of wavelengths per second, symbol $f$ (hertz, Hz)

$f = \frac{1}{T}$ or $T = \frac{1}{f}$ (inversely related)

$v = \lambda f$

Frequency remains constant

Maximum displacement from equilibrium / maximum pressure change