Chapter 7 Section 2 Flashcards
1
Q
amplitude
A
the maximum distance that the particles of a wave’s medium vibrate from their rest position.
2
Q
wavelength
A
the distance from any point on a wave to an identical point on the next wave.
3
Q
frequency
A
the number of waves produced in a given amount of time.
4
Q
wave speed
A
the speed at which a wave travels through a medium.
