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Waves Flashcards

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What is the definition of frequency?

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the number of waves passing a certain point per second

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What is the definition of amplitude?

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the maximum displacement of a point of a wave from its rest position.

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what is the definition of wavelength?

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distance covered by a full cycle of a wave

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