MS-PS4-1: Definitions, Key Concepts & Examples

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Wave

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Disturbance that transfers energy

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Amplitude

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Height of wave crest

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Frequency

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Waves per second

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Wavelength

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Distance between crests

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Crest

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Highest point of wave

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Trough

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Lowest point of wave

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Energy and Amplitude

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Higher amplitude, more energy

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Transverse Wave

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Perpendicular motion to wave

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Longitudinal Wave

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Parallel motion to wave

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Mechanical Wave

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Requires medium to travel