Lesson 2 Flashcards
A measure of how far particles in the medium move away from there normal rest position
Amplitude
Amplitude
A measure of how far particles in the medium move away from there normal rest position
Wave length
The distance over which wave’s shape repeats
The distance over which wave’s shape repeats
Wave length
Frequency
Tells you how many cycles occur in an amount of time
Tells you how many cycles occur in an amount of time
Frequency
Wave period
(Usually just period) the time required for one cycle
(Usually just period) the time required for one cycle
Wave period
Hertz
One hertz is equal to one cycle
One hertz is equal to one cycle
Hertz
Wave fron
Th wave becomes larger as it moves further from the source
Th wave becomes larger as it moves further from the source
Wave front
Wave speed
The speed of which a wave travels
The speed of which a wave travels
Wave speed