Wave Properties Flashcards

Front

Crest

Back

The highest point of a wave.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

Trough

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

Amplitude

Back

The distance that a wave dips up or down.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

Wavelength

Back

The distance between two crests or troughs.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

Rest

Back

Line halfway between crest and trough.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

Frequency

Back

Number of waves passing through in a certain time.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

Wave

Back

A disturbance that travels, passing energy from one place to another.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

Vibration

Back

Repeating back and forth motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

Transverse Waves

Back

When the wave moves up and down, perpendicular to the direction of travel.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

Longitudinal Waves

Back

Waves that move particles in the same direction as the wave. (in and out)

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2