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Wave Energy Vocab
Naomi Atwood's Wave Energy Flashcards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Wavelength | The distance between two corresponding parts of a wave. |
| Ultraviolet Waves | Waves that are shorter than visible light waves. |
| Trough | Lowest point of a wave. |
| Transverse Waves | Motion of particles is up and down at right angles. |
| Amplitude | Distance a wave rises or falls from its rest position. |
| Crest | Highest point of a wave. |
| Differaction | The bending of waves around the edge of a barrier. |
| Electromagnetic Waves | Combination of alternating electric and magnetic fields. |
| Frequency | Number of waves passing a given point in a period of time. |
| Hertz | Wave measurement equal to one cycle per second. |
| Infrared Waves | Waves that are longer than visible light waves. |
| Longitudinal Waves | Motion of particles is back and forth parallel (horizontal) to the direction of the wave. |
| Medium | A material through which a wave travels. |
| Interference | Effect that occurs when 2 or more waves meet. |
| Vibration | A repeated back and forth or up and down motion that creates a wave. |