waves vocabulary Flashcards

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wave

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a rhythmic disturbance that carries energy through matter and space

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wavelength

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distance of a ‘repeating unit’ , also known as a cycal

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amplitude

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measures displacement (height of a wave) size of the disturbance

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trough

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bottom,or lowest point of a(n) wave

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cast

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‘peak’ or top of the wave

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