Ch. 1 lesson 2: Properties Of Waves Flashcards
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Wave length
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The distance between two corresponding ( crest, trough, compression and rarefaction)parts of a wave
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Amplitude
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a. The height of a transverse wave from the center ( rest position ) of a crest or trough
b. The maximum distance the particles of a medium move away from their rest positions as a longitudinal wave passes through the medium.
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Frequency
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The number of waves pass a given point in a certain amount of time
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Hertz
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Unit of measurement for frequency
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Speed (of a wave)
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how far a wave travels in a given amount of time
