Waves and Wave Properties

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What is a wave that can travel with or without a medium?

Back

Electromagnetic wave.

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How do transverse waves move mediums?

Back

At a right angle.

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough.

Front

What is the distance between two corresponding parts of a wave called?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the highest part of a transverse wave called?

Back

The crest.

Front

What is a mechanical wave?

Back

A wave that requires a medium to travel through.

Front

What is a surface wave?

Back

A wave that travels along the surface of a medium.

Front

What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

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

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz).

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What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The lowest part of a transverse wave.