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Waves

TermDefinition
Wave a regular pattern of motion that transfers energy from place to place
Wavelength The distance between two crests (how long the wave is)
Amplitude The height of the wave. Measured from the line to the crest or to the trough.
Crest The highest point of a wave (the top)
Trough The lowest point of a wave (the bottom)
Frequency The number of waves in a given amount of time
Medium A solid, liquid or gas that mechanical waves travel through
Longitudinal Wave Waves that vibrate in the same direction that they travel (like sound)
Transverse Wave Waves that move up and down
Mechanical Wave Waves that do not need a medium to travel and can travel through empty space
Electromagnetic Wave Waves that do not need a medium to travel and can travel through empty space
Sound A type of mechanical wave that is caused by vibrations
Pitch How high or low a sound is
Volume How loud or quiet a sound is
Binary Code Any code that uses two or more symbols to communicate
Examples of Electromagnetic Waves Light Waves, Microwaves, X-Rays
Examples of Mechanical Waves Sound Waves, Seismic Waves, Ocean Waves
Created by: Ms. Howe
 

 



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