Waves VOCABULARY Practice

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Wave

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy

Front

Frequency

Back

Number of complete wavelengths per time

Front

Wavelength

Back

Distance between two corresponding parts

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Trough

Back

Lowest point of a wave

Front

Crest

Back

Highest point of a wave

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Amplitude

Back

Maximum distance the medium vibrates from rest position

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Energy

Back

Ability to do work

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Wave speed

Back

Frequency multiplied by wavelength

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Transmission

Back

Movement of a wave through a medium

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Absorption

Back

Wave goes into a medium and does not come out