Properties Of Waves Vocabulary 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 of trough
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Frequency
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The number of waves passing a certain point every second
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Hertz
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Unit of measure for frequency.
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Speed
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The speed of a wave is how far the wave travels in a certain amount of time.
