Lesson 2: Properties of Waves Flashcards
A measure of how far the particles in the medium move away from their normal rest position.
Amplitude
Amplitude
A measure of how far the particles in the medium move away from their normal rest position.
Wavelength
The distance over which the wave ‘s shape repeats
The distance over which the wave ‘s shape repeats
Wavelength
Wave period
The time required for one cycle
The time required for one cycle
Wave period
Frequency
Tells you how many cycles occur in an amount of time, most commonly 1 s.
Tells you how many cycles occur in an amount of time, most commonly 1 s.
Frequency
Hertz
Equal to one cycle per second
Equal to one cycle per second
Hertz
Wavefronts
Peaks can be drawn as shapes, such as circles or spheres
Peaks can be 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
