Wave Properties Flashcard (PS.6.3.1.)

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What is a Longitudinal Wave?

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A wave where particle motion is parallel to wave direction.

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What is a Transverse Wave?

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A wave where particle motion is perpendicular to wave direction.

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What is Amplitude in a wave?

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The maximum displacement from the rest position of a wave.

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What is Frequency in a wave?

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The number of wave cycles passing a point per second.

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What is Wavelength in a wave?

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The distance between consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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What is Energy Transfer in waves?

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The movement of energy through a medium via waves.

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What are Seismic Waves?

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Waves generated by earthquakes traveling through the Earth.

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What are P-waves?

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Primary seismic waves that travel fastest and are compressional.

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What are S-waves?

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Secondary seismic waves that are slower and shear in nature.

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What is the Crest of a wave?

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The highest point of a wave.