Waves And Oscillations Flashcards by Jandre Olivier | Brainscape

Q

What is the frequency of a wave?

A

How many oscillations in one second.

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What is a period called

A

The time taken for one complete oscillation.

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What is a Longitudinal wave

A

The oscillations causing them are in the same direction as the wave’s motion.

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