Lesson 2- Properties Of Waves Flashcards
Wavelength
Distance over which the waves shape repeats
Amplitude
A measure of how far particles in the medium move away from there original spot.
Wave period
Is the time period it takes for one cycle.
Frequency
Tells you how many cycles occur in an amount of time
Hertz
A measure for frequency, which is equal to one cycle per second per hertz
Wavefronts
A peak that can be drawn as shapes, such as circles and spheres.
Wave speed
Speed in which the wave travels.
Frequency
Tells you how many cycles occur in an amount of time
Hertz
A measure for frequency, which is equal to one cycle per second per hertz
Wavefronts
A peak that can be drawn as shapes, such as circles and spheres.
Wave speed
Speed in which the wave travels.
A measure of how far particles in the medium move away from there original spot.
Amplitude
Distance over which the waves shape repeats
Wavelength
Distance over which the waves shape repeats
Wave period
Tells you how many cycles occur in an amount of time
Frequency