AKS 12: Waves

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Wavelength

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Distance between successive crests of a wave

Front

Electromagnetic wave

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Wave that can travel through a vacuum

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Crest

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Highest point of a wave

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Node

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Point of zero amplitude on a wave

Front

Cycle

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One complete wave oscillation

Front

Trough

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Lowest point of a wave

Front

Medium

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Substance through which a wave travels

Front

Destructive interference

Back

Waves cancel each other out

Front

Antinode

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Point of maximum amplitude on a wave

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Wave speed

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Speed at which a wave travels