The Properties Of Waves Flashcards

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1
Q

The Amplitude of a Wave is the Maximum _______________ of a Point on the Wave From its Undisturbed Position.

A

Displacement.

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The Bigger the _____________ of the Waves, the More Energy the Waves Carry.

A

Amplitude.

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The Wavelength of a Wave is the Distance From a Point on the Wave to the Equivalent Point on the ____________ Wave.

A

Adjacent.

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The Number of Waves Passing a Fixed Point Every Second is Called the _____________ of the Waves.

A

Frequency.

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Period Equation?

A

Period = 1 / Frequency.

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Straight Waves are Called ________ Waves.

A

Plane.

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The Speed of the Waves is the Distance Travelled by Each Wave Every Second Through a ___________.

A

Medium.

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Wave Speed Equation?

A

Wave Speed = Frequency x Wavelength.

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Speed is Equal to the Frequency x Wavelength of the _________.

A

Waves.

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