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Properties of Waves

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The maximum distance the molecules of a medium are displaced from their rest position is the

Amplitude

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In a longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium move _________________ to the direction of the wave.

Parallel

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The energy of the wave can be indicated by the _______.

Amplitude

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In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium move _________________ to the direction of the wave.

At right angles (perpendicular)

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Frequency is measured in ______.

hertz

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A _________________________ wave is a series of compressions and rarefactions.

Longitudinal.

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What does letter B represent on this wave?

amplitude

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What does letter D represent on this wave?

wavelength

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What does letter C represent on this wave?

trough

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What type of wave is shown here?

transverse

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Which wave has the highest frequency?

red

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Which wave has the most energy?

red

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The number of waves passing a point in a unit of time is called?

frequency

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yabyibi with a high amplitude

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move around in your chair 5 times

yeyyyyyy

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Applause with a low frequency and high frequency

that's correct

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