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Flashcards: Waves!!!!

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lowest part of transverse wavetrough
the SI unit for frequencyHertz
any interference in which waves combine so that the resulting wave is smaller than the largest of the original wavesdestructive interference
the distance between any two successive identical parts of a wavewavelength
highest point of a transverse wavecrest
an observed change in the frequency of a wave when the source or observer is movingDoppler effect
a disturbance that transmits energy through a medium or spacewave
the matter through which a wave travelsmedium
any interference in which waves combine so that the resulting wave is bigger than the original wavesconstructive interference
the greatedt distance that particles in a medium move from there normal position when a wave passesamplitude
the number of vibrations that occur in a 1 second intervalfrequency
water and light waves are...transverse waves
traffic and sound waves are...longitudinal waves
a single disturbance going through a mediumpulse
places of no movementnodes
places of maximum displacement from the baselineantinodes
musical instruments are....standing waves
abbreviation for HertzHz
degree of normal90
abbreviation for decibeldB
threshold of pain120 dB
seven parts of the electromagnetic spectrum (lowest wavelength to highest)gamma rays, x-rays, UV rays, visible light, infrared radiation, microwaves, radio waves
as frequency increases, wavelength...decreases