Quizlet Physics Chapter 15 Terms

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  1. Amplitude: The magnitude of the maximum displacement of a particle in either direction is known as the what?
  2. Angular Frequency: What is the scalar measure of rotation rate, or the rate at which the phase changes? (Hint: It's variable is lowercase omega (w))
  3. Frequency: The number of oscillations that are completed each second is called the what?
  4. Hertz: Frequency (ƒ) is measured in what units?
  5. Meters: Amplitude (Xm) is measure in what units?
  6. Period: The time for one complete oscillation or cycle is called the what?
  7. radians per second: Angular frequency (w) is measured in what units?
  8. Seconds: Period (T) is measured in what units?