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BJU Physical Sci 17
BJU Physical Science Ch 17 6th edition
Term | Definition |
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amplitude | The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position during periodic motion. |
compression | A region of high density and pressure in a longitudinal (compression) wave. |
crest | The highest point of a wave. |
damping | Reducing the amplitude of periodic motion by applying a force that works against the motion. |
diffraction | The bending of waves around an obstacle or through an opening. |
Doppler effect | The perceived change in the frequency of a wave due to the motion of the wave's source or of the receiver. |
frequency | The number of waves or cycles that occurs per second. |
interference | The combining of waves where they overlap. |
longitudinal wave | A wave in which the disruptions are parallel to the direction of wave travel. |
mechanical wave | A wave that carries energy through a physical medium. |
periodic motion | Motion that repeats in equal time intervals. |
rarefraction | A region of lower density and pressure in a longitudinal (compression) wave. |
reflection | The bouncing of waves off a surface. |
refraction | A change in wave direction due to a change in a wave's speed as it enters a new medium. |
resonance | An increase in the amplitude of a vibration due to additional wave input. |
simple harmonic motion | Periodic motion that is caused by a restoring force that is proportional to the displacement of the system. |
standing wave | A wave that is moving even though the locations of the crests and troughs appear to be stationary. |
transverse wave | A wave in which the disruptions move perpendicular to the direction of wave travel. |
trough | The lowest point of a wave. |
wave | A disruption that carries energy from one location to another. |
wavelength | The distance between two identical points on successive waves. |