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Wave Properties 4-PS4-1

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amplitude

the energy in a wave
amplitude Simple Definition

frequency

the number of cycles or vibrations per second, measured in hertz (Hz)
frequency Simple Definition

longitudinal wave

a wave whose particles vibrate parallel to the direction in which the wave travels
longitudinal wave Simple Definition

medium

the substance through which a wave can travel, like air, which carries sound waves
medium Simple Definition

transverse wave

a wave that moves particles of matter at right angles to its direction of travel
transverse wave Simple Definition

wave

a repeating disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space
wave Simple Definition

wave crest

the highest point of a transverse wave
wave crest Simple Definition

wavelength

the distance between the crests of two adjacent waves
wavelength Simple Definition

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