Understanding Wave Properties

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Wavelength

Back

Distance between two consecutive crests or troughs

Front

Frequency

Back

Number of waves passing a point per second

Front

Amplitude

Back

Height from the rest position to the crest

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Wave Speed

Back

Speed at which a wave travels through a medium

Front

Period

Back

Time taken for one complete wave to pass a point

Front

Hertz (Hz)

Back

Unit of frequency, one cycle per second

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Crest

Back

Highest point of a wave

Front

Trough

Back

Lowest point of a wave

Front

Longitudinal Wave

Back

Particles move parallel to wave direction

Front

Transverse Wave

Back

Particles move perpendicular to wave direction