Properties Of Waves Flashcards

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Hertz

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Unit of measurement for frequency

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Speed (of wave)

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How far the wave travels in a given amount of time

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Frequency

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The number of waves passing a oven point each second

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Wave length

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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 length of a transverse wave from the center to a crest or trough

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