Wave Properties and Characteristics

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Transverse

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A type of wave where the particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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Longitudinal

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A type of wave where the movement of the particles is parallel to the direction of the wave.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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Amplitude

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The height of the wave from the resting position to the crest.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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Frequency

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

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Wavelength

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The distance between two corresponding points on consecutive waves, such as from crest to crest or trough to trough.

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Trough

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The lowest point of a wave.

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Crest

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The highest point of a wave.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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Compression

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The part of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are close together.

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Rarefaction

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The part of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are spread apart.