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Physics: General Wave Properties (Terms of a wave (Trough (Lowest point on…
Physics: General Wave Properties
Two types of Waves
Transverse Wave
travels in a direction perpendicular to the direction of vibration
Longitudinal Waves
travels in a direction parallel to direction of vibration
Terms of a wave
Trough
Lowest point on wave
Amplitude
Maximum displacement from rest position
Wavelength
horizontal distance between two crusts/troughs
Frequency
Number of crests/troughs that pass through a point per second
Period
Time taken to complete one wave
Speed
Distance moved by wave in one second
Crest
Highest point on wave