The number of cycles completed in an interval of time
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Wavelength:
A wavelength is the distance measured between two equal peaks-high points- or troughs-low points- in a wave; a wavelength is a repeating pattern of either light or sound. For example the waves produced by the repetition of musical notes.
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Wave speed (equation):
Wave speed=frequency*wavelength (* means times by)
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Wave speed:
The speed a wave travels. Wave speed links with wavelength, frequency and period.
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Frequency:
Number of cycles per second OR number of waves that pass a point every second.
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Frequency (units):
The units of frequency Hertz-Hz
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Amplitude:
The maximum displacement from the equilibrium
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Oscillation:
The repetition of a motion in a frequent cycle. This oscillation occurs around an equilibrium point/mean value.
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Longitudinal:
A wave is oscillated causing the wave to travel parallel to the direction of wave travel
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Parallel- Mathematical definition:
The points are equidistant, which means they will never meet.
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Transverse:
A wave is oscillated causing the wave to travel perpendicular to the direction of wave travel
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Perpendicular -Mathematical definition:
At right angles to therefore at 90 degrees to.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Frequent repetition of a motion
Back
Periodic motion:
Card 3
Front
A complete repetition of a motion
Back
Card 4
Front
The duration of a cycle is called a period
Back
Card 5
Front
The number of cycles completed in an interval of time
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