Waves Flashcards
1
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Frequency
A
The number of waves passing a point per second, measured in hertz (Hz)
2
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Wavelength
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The distance from a point on one wave to the same point on the next wave, measured in metres (m)
3
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Amplitude
A
The maximum displacement of a wave from rest position
4
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Longitudinal waves
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A wave in which the direction of oscillation is parallel to the direction of wave motion
5
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Transverse wave
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A wave in which the direction pf oscillation os perpendicular to the direction of wave motion.
6
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Period of a wave
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The time taken for one full wave to pass a point. (s)
