waves vocabulary Flashcards
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wave
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a rhythmic disturbance that carries energy through matter and space
2
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wavelength
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distance of a ‘repeating unit’ , also known as a cycal
3
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amplitude
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measures displacement (height of a wave) size of the disturbance
4
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trough
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bottom,or lowest point of a(n) wave
5
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cast
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‘peak’ or top of the wave
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