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Describing waves Flashcards

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Wavelegnth

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is the distance form a point on one wave to another (m)

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Period

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IS the length of time it takes one wave to pass a given point

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Amplitude

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is the maximum distance of a point on the wave away from its rest point

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Velocity

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is the speed of the wave in the direction it is travelling

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