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Wave Definitions Flashcards

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AMPLITUDE

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Distance from the centre of a wave to the crest or trough

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FREQUENCY

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Number of waves produced in one second

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WAVELENGTH

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Distance for one complete wave

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PERIOD

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Time for one wave to pass a point

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SPEED

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Distance travelled by a wave in one second

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CREST

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The highest point of a wave

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Tough

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The lowest point of a wave

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