Properties Of A Wave Flashcards
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Wavelength
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The distance between the crest or one wave to the crest on the next wave
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Amplitude
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A. The height of a transverse wave from the center 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
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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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The speed of a wave is how far the wave travels in a given amount of time.
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Rarefaction
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When the waves of a longitudinal wave spread out
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Compression
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When the waves of a longitudinal wave compress
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Crest
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The tip of a wave
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Trough
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The bottom tip of a wave
