Regents Physics Wave Review

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Wavelength

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The distance between two peaks in a wave

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Standing wave

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The type of wave that has both a crest and a trough at the same time

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Amplitude

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Volume (height) of the sound wave

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Amplitude

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The distance from the center of the wave to the maximum height

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Transverse Wave

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Wired Display

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Interference

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Result of wave superposition

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Superposition

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Two waves meet:

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nodes

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The standing wave contains 5

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Destructive Interference

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Wave Cancellation

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Constructive interference

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The wave diagram shows: