wave frequency Flashcards
1
Q
wave frequency
A
number of peaks or troughs at a given point of time.
2
Q
amplitude
A
the height of the wave
3
Q
magnitude
A
the size or extent of the wave
4
Q
seismic waves
A
are waves that travel through the earths interior
5
Q
P waves
A
primary waves which travel through rock and liquid by compressing (squeezing) and stretching it.
6
Q
s waves
A
waves move twice as slow as P waves and can only travel through rock.
