properties of waves Flashcards
1
Q
is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.
A
A wave
2
Q
the measure of how far the particles in the medium move away from their normal rest position.
A
amplitude
3
Q
the distance from any point on a wave to an identical point on the next wave
A
wavelength
4
Q
the time required to complete one cycle
A
wave period
5
Q
how many cycles occur in an amount of time
A
frequency
6
Q
the inverse of period
A
Frequency
7
Q
the speed at which waves travel
A
Wave speed
