Wave Flashcards

Front

The ability of a wave to move through a medium; or the ability to do work

Back

Energy

Front

The number of wave crests that pass a given point in one second

Back

Frequency

Front

A substance that carries a wave or disturbance from one location to another

Back

Medium

Front

The range of all electromagnetic radiation, which is energy that travels in waves

Back

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Front

Vibrating particles move in a direction at right angles or perpendicular to the direction of the wave

Back

Transverse wave

Front

Lowest point of a wave

Back

Trough

Front

Distance between two troughs or two crests

Back

Wavelength

Front

Highest point of a wave

Back

Crest

Front

Maximum distance a wave moves from their rest position; or the amount of energy

Back

Amplitude

Front

A disturbance in which energy is transferred from one location to another.

Back

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