Waves

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A disturbance that transfers energy

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wave

Front

A type of wave where particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave motion.

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Transverse wave

Front

A type of wave where particles vibrate parallel to the direction of wave motion.

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Longitudinal wave

Front

The highest point of a wave.

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crest

Front

The lowest point of a wave.

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trough

Front

The position where a wave is at rest, with no net transfer of energy.

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equilibrium

Front

The maximum displacement of particles in a wave from their resting position.

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Amplitude

Front

The distance between two consecutive points in a wave that are in phase.

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wavelength

Front

The vertical distance between the crest and the trough of a wave.

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wave height

Front

The number of wave cycles passing a point in a given time.

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frequency