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Waves
Waves for Mr.Shirley's class
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Transverse waves | A wave vibrating at right angles to the direction of its propagation |
| Longitudinal waves | A wave vibrating in the direction of propagation |
| Crest | The highest point on a transverse wave |
| Trough | The lowest point on a transverse wave |
| Compressions | A region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are closest together. |
| Rarefractions | A region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are furthest apart |
| Electromagnetic spectrum | The range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation and their respective wavelengths |
| Frequency | The number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time |
| Amplitude | A measure of the displacement of the wave from its rest position |
| Wavelength | The distance between two crests |