Physics Concepts and wave basics

Physics Concepts and wave basics

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Physics

11th Grade

Hard

Created by

Rebecca Wilson

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define: Time period

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define: Speed

Back

The rate at which an object covers distance.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define: Wavelength

Back

The distance between successive crests of a wave.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define: Frequency

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define: Amplitude

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define: Oscillation

Back

A repetitive variation in some measure about a central value.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define: Transverse

Back

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

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