Lesson 2- Properties Of Waves Flashcards

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Wavelength

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Distance over which the waves shape repeats

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Amplitude

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A measure of how far particles in the medium move away from there original spot.

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Wave period

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Is the time period it takes for one cycle.

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Frequency

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Tells you how many cycles occur in an amount of time

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Hertz

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A measure for frequency, which is equal to one cycle per second per hertz

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Wavefronts

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A peak that can be drawn as shapes, such as circles and spheres.

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Wave speed

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Speed in which the wave travels.

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Frequency

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Tells you how many cycles occur in an amount of time

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Hertz

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A measure for frequency, which is equal to one cycle per second per hertz

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Wavefronts

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A peak that can be drawn as shapes, such as circles and spheres.

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Wave speed

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Speed in which the wave travels.

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A measure of how far particles in the medium move away from there original spot.

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Amplitude

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Distance over which the waves shape repeats

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Wavelength

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Distance over which the waves shape repeats

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Wave period

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Tells you how many cycles occur in an amount of time

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Frequency

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A measure for frequency, which is equal to one cycle per second per hertz

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Hertz

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A peak that can be drawn as shapes, such as circles and spheres.

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Wavefronts

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Wave speed

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Speed in which the wave travels.