Properties Of Waves Flashcards
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Wavelength
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The distance between two corresponding parts of a wave is it wavelength
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Amplitude
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Amplitude is the maximum distance the medium vibrates from the rest position.
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Frequency
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The frequency of a wave is the number of waves that pass a given point in certain amount of time.
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Hertz
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Frequency is measured in units called hertz, and is defined as the number of waves per second.
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Speed
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Different waves travel at different speeds
