Physics Unit 3 - Introduction to Waves Flashcards
1
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Amplitude:
A
the height of the crest or trough in a wave
2
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Frequency:
A
the number of cycles in a wave in a unit of time
3
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Light
A
a type of energy made of photons that moves at as transverse wave
4
Q
Longitudinal wave
A
Waves where the disturbance moves in the same direction as the wave.
5
Q
Sound
A
vibrations that move through matter and move as longitudinal waves
6
Q
Transverse wave
A
Waves where the disturbance moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave.
7
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Wavelength:
A
the distance between two peaks or two troughs
