wave length Flashcards
1
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wave length
A
distance between two points ofthe wave
2
Q
freaquency
A
the number of waves that pass a fixed point in unit time
3
Q
crest
A
A crest is the point on a wave with the maximum value of upward displacement within a cycle.
4
Q
trough
A
Trough is the lowest point the medium sinks to.
5
Q
amplitude
A
the maximum displacement or distance moved by a point on a vibrating body or wave measured from its equilibrium position.
6
Q
reference line
A
an arbitrary fixed line from which coordinates of a point are computed.
7
Q
medium
A
A substance that makes possible the transfer of energy from one location to another, especially through waves
