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Properties of Waves

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Wavelength is the distance between

Two consecutive crests or troughs.

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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 given medium, if the frequency increases, the wavelength ________.

decreases

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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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In the same medium, an increase in the frequency of the wave will cause a decrease in the ________________ of the wave.

Wavelength

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A _________________________ wave is a series of compressions and rarefactions.

Longitudinal.

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The parts of a longitudinal wave that spread out are called _______.

rarefaction

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The portions of a longitudinal wave that spread out are called:

compressions

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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 does letter A represent on this wave?

crest

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What type of wave is shown here?

transverse

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