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Ch11 Properties Of Waves Flashcards

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What is a longitudinal wave

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A longitudinal wave oscillates along the direction in which the energy or wave is moving

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What is the amplitude of the wave

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The maximum movement of particles from their resting position caused by a wave

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What is a wavelength

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The distance between a particular point on the wave on the same point on the next wave

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What is the frequency of a wave

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The number of waves produced each second by a source, or the number passing a particular point each second. Measured in hertz

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What is the period of a wave

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The time taken for the source to produce one waves

Frequency= 1/Time period

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What is the wave equation

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Wave speed = frequency X wavelength

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What is a transverse wave

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A transverse wave oscillates at right angles to the direction in which the energy or wave is moving

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