Wave Definitions 0.0 / 5 ? Applied ScienceWave DefinitionsBTEC NationalEdexcel Created by: Heleema786Created on: 27-11-20 12:43 Define Wavelength The distance between two adjacent points on a wave that have the same amplitude and are moving in the same direction. 1 of 11 Define Amplitude It's the maximum displacement from its equilibrium position. 2 of 11 Define Longitudinal Wave The oscillations are parallel to the direction of travel. 3 of 11 Define Rarefaction An area on a longitudinal wave where particles are furtherest apart. 4 of 11 Define Wavespeed The distance in metres (m) travelled by the wave in one second. 5 of 11 Define Time Period The period of wave, vibration or oscillation is the time required to complete a full cycle. T = 1/f 6 of 11 Define Oscillation A regular repetitive motions 7 of 11 Define Transverse Waves The oscillations are at right angles to the direction of travel. 8 of 11 Define Displacement The shortest distance off a particle from the equilibrium position. Can be positive or negative and is vector quantity. 9 of 11 Define Frequency The number of waves produced in second(s) or the number of waves that pass a point each second. 10 of 11 Define Compression An area on a longitudinal wave where the particles are closest together. 11 of 11
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