Simple Harmonic Motion Vocabulary

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Simple Harmonic Motion

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a motion that repeats itself over and over in a predictable way.

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equilibrium

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The center point of a wave is called the

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amplitude

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The distance from the equilibrium to either end of the motion (maximum displacement) is called the

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period

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The time it takes to complete one cycle is called the

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energy

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When a vibration travels through a material, like a drum, the vibration transfers ________ from one molecule to the next.

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energy

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A wave transfers _____

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mechanical wave

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A ______________ is the transfer of energy caused by a vibration.

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mechanical wave

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A wave that requires a medium is called:

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The material that the wave moves through is called the

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medium