Waves

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  • Created on: 31-10-16 05:53
Waves that move up and down are called?
Transverse waves
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Waves that move backwards and forwards are called?
Longitude waves
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This is the distance between the same point on a different wave.
Wavelength
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This is the maximum distance a point moves from its rest position when a wave passes
Amplitude
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This is the number of waves passing any point per second
Frequency
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This is the unit that it is measured in
Hertz
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Waves that move backwards and forwards are called?

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Longitude waves

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This is the distance between the same point on a different wave.

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Card 4

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This is the maximum distance a point moves from its rest position when a wave passes

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Card 5

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This is the number of waves passing any point per second

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