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Waves

TermDefinition
Amplitude The height to the "top" of a crest or the "bottom" of a trough from the resting line.
Binary Code Represents text, computer instructions, or other data using any two-symbol system, often 0 and 1.
Communicate To pass information
Crest The highest point of the wave above the resting line.
Dash 1 unit of sound, hold for 3 seconds.
Decoder A person or device that interprets an audio or visual signal.
Dot 1 unit of sound, hold for one second.
Energy The ability to do work or make change.
Frequency The number of cycles (wavelengths) per second of time.
Initiate To start or begin something
Message A communication that is sent to a person.
Morse Code A method for transmitting information that uses sequences of short and long beeps to represent the letters, numerals, punctuation and special characters of a message.
Net Motion The average change in position of an object over time.
Pattern A regular or repeated design.
Pitch In sound, a higher or lower note played, also called its frequency.
Radio Waves A wave used for long distance communication.
Receiver A person or device that interprets an audio or visual signal.
Transmitted Waves send out or broadcast the message.
Transmitter A device that sends out radio or television signals. A person or thing that causes something to be spread to others.
Trough The lowest point of the wave below the resting line.
Vibration A rapid motion of a particle back and forth or up and down.
Wave A vibration or regular pattern of motion that passes through a medium, such as a solid, liquid or a gas, transferring energy.
Wavelength The distance from the beginning of one part of a wave to the same spot on the next wave.
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