Lesson 1: Vocab Check in

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What is a Wave?

Back

any disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another

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Mechanical wave?

Back

A wave that moves through some type of matter.

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What is a medium?

Back

the matter a wave travels through

Front

Energy transferred by electromagnetic waves

Back

Electromagnetic radiation

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Wave traveling perpendicular to source motion

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

Distance between the highest crest and resting position of a wave

Back

Amplitude

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A wave that travels in the same direction as the vibration.

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

Distance a wave travels before repeating:

Back

Wavelength

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Number of wave repetitions in a given time

Back

Frequency

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Equation for wave speed

Back

Wave speed = Wavelength x frequency