Properties Of Wave Flashcards
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Wavelength
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The distance between the crest of one wave and the crest of 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 throughout 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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Q
Hertz
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Unit of measurement for frequency.
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Speed
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How far a wave travels in a given amount of time.
