Waves: Properties and parts

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What is a medium?

Back

The substance a wave moves through.

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What does #2 refer to in a wave diagram?

Back

Trough.

Front

What is a repeating disturbance or vibration that transfers energy?

Back

Wave.

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What is the wavelength of a longitudinal wave?

Back

The distance from one compression to the next.

Front

What does #1 refer to in a wave diagram?

Back

Wavelength.

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What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

The maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.

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Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

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What is the frequency of a wave?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves move parallel.