Waves

Front

A type of wave where particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave motion.

Back

Transverse wave

Front

The lowest point of a wave.

Back

Trough

Front

The highest point of a wave.

Back

Crest

Front

The position where a wave is at rest, with no net transfer of energy.

Back

Equilibrium

Front

A disturbance that transfers energy.

Back

Wave

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Front

A type of wave where particles vibrate parallel to the direction of wave motion.

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Back

Frequency

Front

The measure of how far a wave travels in a given amount of time.

Back

Wave speed

Front

The height of a wave from its rest position to its crest.

Back

Amplitude

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