Waves Flashcards by Dominic Joseph Bosco | Brainscape

Q

wavelenght

A

peak to peak or trough to trough

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frequency

A

how often something happens

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crest

A

the top of the wave

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trough

A

the lowest point of a wave

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amplitude

A

the maximum something can vibrate

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reference line

A

the middle of the wave

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medium

A

the substance that makes/carries the wave

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