Lesson 2 Flashcards
A measure of how far particals in the medium move away from there normal rest position
Amplitude
Amplitude
A measure of how far particals in the medium move away from there normal rest position
Wavelength
The distance over which the waves shape repeats
The distance over which the waves shape is repeated
Wavelength
Wave period
Is time required for one cycle
Is the time required for one cycle
Wave period
Frequency
Tells you how many cycles occur in an amount of time
Tells you how many cycles in an amount of time
Frequency
Hertz
One hertz is equal to one cycle per a second
One hertz is equal to one cycle per a second
Hertz
Wavefront
Drawn as shapes, such as circles or spheres
Drawn as shapes, such as circles or spheres
Wavefronts
Wave speed
The speed at which a wave travels
The speed at which a wave travels
Wave speed
