Properties of a Wave Flashcards
0
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wavelength
A
the distance between two corresponding parts of a wave
1
Q
amplitude
A
a. the height of a transverse wave from the center (rest position) to a crest or trough
b. the maximum distance the particles of a medium move away from their rest positions as a longitudinal wave passes through the medium
2
Q
frequency
A
the number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time
3
Q
hertz
A
unit of measurement for frequency
4
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speed (of a wave)
A
how far the wave travels in a given amount of time
