Waves Flashcards
1
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Frequency
A
Frequency is the number of waves in one second
2
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Crest
A
The highest point of the wave
3
Q
Trough
A
The lowest part of the wave
4
Q
Wave length
A
The length between the top of two waves
5
Q
Period
A
The period of oscillation is the time it takes for one full oscillation to happen
6
Q
Amplitude
A
The distance between the crest or trough from the equilibrium
7
Q
Transverse wave
A
Where to waves go up and down and the oscillation are perpendicular in the direction in which to waves transfer energy.
8
Q
Longitudinal wave
A
The waves vibrate left and right and the oscillation are parallel to the direction in which the waves transfer energy
9
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Displacement of wave
A
the distance that a certain point in the medium has moved from its rest position
