Waves Flashcards
1
Q
A repeating disturbance or movement that transfers energy through matter and space
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Wave
2
Q
Moves through
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Medium
3
Q
High point
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Crest
4
Q
Low point
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Trough
5
Q
point wavelength goes through
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Node
6
Q
mid line
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Rest Positions
7
Q
Distance from resting position
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Amplitude
8
Q
Distance from the top of one crest to the top of the next crest
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Wavelength
9
Q
motion of the medium is at right angles to the direction of travel
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Transverse wave
10
Q
particles move along the direction of wave
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Longitude
11
Q
dense region of compression wave
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Compression
12
Q
less dense region of compression wave
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Rarefication
13
Q
How many times a wave goes past one spot in 1 second
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Frequency
14
Q
Energy carried by vibration of matter
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Sound
15
Q
Amount of energy that flows through a certain area
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Intensity
