Properties Of A Wave Flashcards
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Wavelength
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The distance between the crest on one wave and the crest on the next wave.
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Amplitude
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The height of a transverse wave from the center to a crest or a trough.
The maximum distance the particles of a medium move away from their rest positions as a longitudinal wave passes through the medium.
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Frequency
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The number of waves passing a given point each second.
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Hertz
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Unit of measurement for frequency.
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Speed (of a wave)
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How far the wave travels in a given amount of time.
