Maximum distance a wave varies from its rest position

Waves-8th Grade Physical Science

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Physics
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KG - University
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Eliana Jang
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
amplititude
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
part of a longitudinal wave where the wave pushes matter closer together
Back
compression
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The highest point on a transverse wave
Back
crest
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A change in the direction of a wave when the wave finds an obstacle or an edge, such as an opening
Bending of waves around a barrier
Back
diffraction
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A form of energy that can travel through empty space as well as through matter, includes visible light, radio waves, X rays, and many other wavelengths.
Back
electromagnetic wave
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many waves can pass a given point per second, measured in Hertz (Hz)?
Back
frequence
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
unit of measurement for frequency
Back
hertz
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