Wave Properties Quiz Flashcards by Nirjana Sneha | Brainscape

Q

wavelength

A

horizontal distance from crest to crest or trough to trough

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frequency

A

complete wavelength that pass a certain point

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Q

amplitude

A

height of wave

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Q

trough

A

lowest point in a wave

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Q

crest

A

highest point in transverse wave

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Q

longitudinal wave

A

parallel to direction of wave

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Q

transverse wave

A

perpendicular to direction of wave

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Q

wave compression

A

waves particles close together

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wave rarefraction

A

wave particles spread apart

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Q

medium

A

material wave travels through

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Q

hertz

A

unit of measurement for frequency

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Q

speed formula

A

f x w

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Q

frequency formula

A

s/w

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Q

wavelength formula

A

s/f

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Q

wavelength symbol

A

lambda

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Q

speed unti

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m/s