Chapter Twelve, Lesson Two: Properties of Waves Flashcards
1
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amplitude
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Amplitude is the maximum distance the medium vibrates from the rest position.
2
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wavelength
A
The distance between two corresponding parts of a wave is its wavelength.
3
Q
frequency
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The frequency of a wave is the number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time.
4
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hertz
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Frequency is measured in units called hertz (Hz), and is defined as the number of waves per second.
