waves Flashcards
1
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frequency
A
the number of waves passing a point per second, measured in Hz
2
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Wavelength
A
The distance from one point in one wave to the same point on the next wave, measured in M
3
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Amplitude
A
The maximum displacement of a wave from the rest position
4
Q
Longitudinal wave
A
A wave in which the direction of oscillation is parallel to the the direction of wave motion/energy transfer
5
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Transverse Wave
A
A wave in which the direction of oscillation is perpendicular to the direction of wave motion/energy transfer
6
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Period of a wave
A
The time taken for a wave to complete 1 full oscillation
