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Waves Flashcards

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The number of wavelengths that pass a point each per second is

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Frequency

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Which type of wave has oscillation parallel to the direction of motion?

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Longitudinal

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A wave transfers…

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Energy only

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What is the time between one wave and the next?

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Period

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5
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The units for frequency are measured in……

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Hertz

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Which type of wave has oscillations perpendicular to the direction of motion

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Transverse

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