Properties Of Waves Flashcards
(5 cards)
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Wavelength
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The distance between two corresponding parts if a wave
1
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Amplitude
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The height of a transverse wave from the center of the rest to the crest to trough.
2
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Frequency
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The number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time
3
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Speed
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How far the wave travels in a given amount of time
4
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Hertz
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Unit of measurement for frequency
