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| The maximum distance the particles of a medium move away from their rest positions as a wave passes through the medium. |
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| Also called the "height" of a wave. |
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| Measured from the resting position to the crest or from the resting position to the trough. |
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| A point of maximum amplitude on a standing wave. |
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| The part of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are close together. |
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| The part of a longitudinal wave that would be the same as the crest of a transverse wave. |
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| Constructive Interference |
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| The interference that occurs when waves combine to make a wave with a larger amplitude. |
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| The highest part of a transverse wave. |
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| The part of a transverse wave that would be the same as the compression of a longitudinal wave. |
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| The interference that occurs when two waves combine to make a wave with a smaller amplitude. |
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| The bending of waves as they move around a barrier or pass through an opening in a barrier. |
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| The number of complete waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time. |
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| Is measured in the unit "hertz" (Hz). |
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| The unit of measurement for frequency. |
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| The rule that states that the angle of reflection of a wave is equal to the angle of incidence. |
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| A wave that moves the particles of a medium in a direction parallel to the direction in which the wave travels. |
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| A wave that requires a medium through which to travel. |
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| The type of wave that can be transverse or longitudinal. |
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| The material through which a wave travels. |
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| A point of zero amplitude on a standing wave. |
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| The part of a longitudinal wave where particles of the medium are far apart. |
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| The part of a longitudinal wave that would be the same as the trough of a transverse wave. |
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| The bouncing back of an object or wave when it hits a surface through which it cannot pass. |
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| The bending of waves as they enter a new medium at an angle. |
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| A wave that appears to stand in one place, even though it is really two waves interfering as they pass each other. |
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| A wave that moves the medium in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the wave travels. |
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| The lowest part of a transverse wave. |
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| The part of a transverse wave that would be the same as the rarefaction in a longitudinal wave. |
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| A disturbance that transfers energy from place to place. |
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| The distance between two corresponding parts of a wave. |
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| The distance between to consecutive crests. |
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| The distance between to consecutive troughs. |
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