Properties Of Waves Flashcards
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Wavelength
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The distance between 2 corresponding parts of a wave.
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Amplitude
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The maximum distance the medium vibrates from the rest position.
A). The maximum distance the particles of a medium move away from their rest positions as a longitudinal wave wave passes through the medium.
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Frequency
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The number of that pass a given point in a certain amount of time.
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Hertz
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Unit of measurement for frequency (Hz).
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Speed (of a wave)
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How far the wave travels in a given amount of time.
