Properties of Waves 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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The height of a transverse wave from the center to a crest or trough and 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
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The speed of a wave is how far the wave travels in a given amount of time
