Properties of a Wave Flashcards
0
Q
Wavelength
A
The distance between 2 corresponding parts if a wave
1
Q
Amplitude
A
a. The height of a transverse wave from the center to the 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 if waves passing a given point in an amount of time
3
Q
Hertz
A
Unit of measurement for frequency
4
Q
Speed
of a wave
A
How far the wave travels in a given amount of time
