Waves Flashcards
1
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The lowest point, or valley, of a wave
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Trough
2
Q
The maximum distance that a disturbance causes a medium to move from its rest position
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Amplitude
3
Q
The distance from one wave peak or crest to the next peak or crest
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Wavelength
4
Q
The number of waves that pass a fixed point In a given amount of time, usually one second
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Frequency
5
Q
The bouncing back of a wave after it strikes a barrier
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Reflection
6
Q
The bending of a wave as it crosses the boundary between two mediums at an angle other than 90 degrees
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Refraction
7
Q
The spreading out of waves as they pass through an opening or around the edges of an obstacle
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Diffraction
8
Q
The meeting and combining of waves.
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Interference
9
Q
The highest point, or peak, of a wave
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Crest
