Physics Concepts and wave basics

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Define: Time period

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The duration of one complete cycle of a wave or oscillation.

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Define: Speed

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The rate at which an object covers distance.

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Define: Wavelength

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The distance between successive crests of a wave.

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Define: Frequency

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

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Define: Amplitude

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The height of a wave from the rest position to the crest.

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Define: Oscillation

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A repetitive variation in some measure about a central value.

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Define: Transverse

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A wave in which the oscillation is perpendicular to the direction of the wave's advance.

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Define: Longitudinal

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A wave in which the oscillation is parallel to the direction of the wave's advance.

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Identify phase differences

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Phase differences on the same wave or two separate waves relate to interference.

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Interference relationship

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The relationship between phase differences and interference.