Waves Vocabulary Flashcards

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Wave

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A disturbance that transfers energy from place to place

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Frequency

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The number of complete waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time

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Medium

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Matter through which a wave travels

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Trough

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The lowest point of a transverse wave

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Crest

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The highest point of a transverse wave

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Energy

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The ability to do work or cause change

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Amplitude

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The height of a wave's crest

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Wave Speed

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Frequency x wavelength

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Reflection

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The return of light or sound waves bouncing off a smooth surface

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Refraction

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The bending of a wave caused by a change in its speed as it travels from one medium to another