The Properties Of Waves Flashcards

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What Is Wavelength
Amplitude
Frequency
Time Period

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Wavelength- The Distance Between Two Successive Troughs Of A Wave
Amplitude- Measurement Of Th Wave’s Height
Frequency- The Number Of Waves That Pass A Fixed Point In A Given Time
Time Period- The Time It Takes To Make One Complete Oscillation

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What Is The Unit Of Frequency?

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Hertz (Hz)

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What Is The Equation For Wave-speed?

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Wave-Speed= Wavelength x Frequency

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How Do You Calculate The Frequency Of A Wave From The Time Period?

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Frequency= 1 Divided By Time

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