VOCAB #13: Waves: Properties and Behaviors

Front

Wavelengths passing a point per second

Back

frequency

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Front

Highest point on a transverse wave

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crest

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Front

A wave that travels only through matter

Back

mechanical wave

Front

Lowest point on a transverse wave

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trough

Front

Region of a longitudinal wave where particles are farthest apart.

Back

rarefaction

Front

Wave with disturbance perpendicular to travel direction

Back

longitudinal wave

Front

Max distance a wave varies from rest position

Back

amplitude

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Front

A wave where disturbance is parallel to wave direction.

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transverse wave

Front

Region in a longitudinal wave where particles are closest together

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compression

Front

Disturbance that transfers energy without matter.

Back

wave

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