Label Waves Flashcard

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What is the crest of a wave?

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The highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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The lowest point of a wave.

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What does amplitude refer to in a wave?

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The maximum distance from the resting point to the crest or trough.

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What is the resting point of a wave?

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The baseline position of the wave when there is no disturbance.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is oscillation in the context of waves?

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The repeated back-and-forth movement of particles in a medium.

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What is the difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?

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In longitudinal waves, particles move parallel to the wave direction; in transverse waves, they move perpendicular.

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What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

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Sound waves are a common example of longitudinal waves.