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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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.

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