waves Flashcards
1
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wave
A
a disturbance in a solid,liquid or gas as energy is transmitted.
2
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medium
A
a physical environment in which phenomena occurs
3
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transverse wave
A
a wave in which the particles of a medium move `
4
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longitudinal wave
A
a wave in which the particles of a medium vibreat
5
Q
amplitude
A
the maximum distance that the particles of a wave medium vibrate.
6
Q
wavelength
A
the distant from one point to another
7
Q
frequency
A
the number of waves purduced
8
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wave speed
A
the speed in which a wave travels
9
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w
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