Lesson 2 Flashcards
A measure of how far particles in the medium move away from their normal rest position
Amplitude
Amplitude
Is a measure of how far particles in the medium move away from their normal rest position
Wavelength
The distance over which the waves shape repeats
The distance over which the waves shape repeats
Wavelength
Wave period
The time required for one cycle
The time required for one cycle
Wave period
Frequency
Tells you how many cycles occur in an amount of time, most commonly 1s.
Tells you how many cycles occur in an amount of time, most commonly 1s.
Frequency
Hertz
One hertz is equal to one cycle per 1s.
One is equal to one cycle per 1s.
Hertz
Wavefronts
The peaks can be drawn as shapes, such as circles or spheres, called
The peaks can be drawn as shapes, such as circles or spheres, called
Wavefronts
Wave speed
The speed at which a wave travels_called wave speed
The speed at which a wave travels_called
Wave speed
