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Resonance
an increase in the amplitude of a vibration due to additional wave input.
Rarefaction
a region of lower density and pressure in a longitudinal (compression) wave.
uneven surface
Diffuse reflection: the reflection off a rough or ________ that reflects light rays in all directions.
Frequency
the number of waves or cycles that occurs per second.
Doppler effect
the perceived change in the frequency of a wave due to the motion of the waves source or of the receiver.
Refraction
a change in wave direction due to a change in a waves speed as it enters a new medium.
Wavelength
the distance between two identical points on successive waves.
Compression
a region of high density and pressure in a longitudinal (________) wave.
equilibrium position
Amplitude: the maximum displacement from the ________ during periodic motion.
Driven oscillator
a system that is designed to oscillate at a constant amplitude by including a force to overcome frictional losses.
periodic motion
motion that repeats in equal time intervals
period
the time interval (T) for one complete cycle of the periodic motion
damping
reducing the amplitude of periodic motion by applying a force that works against the motion
damped oscillator
a system that is designed to oscillate but includes a force to reduce the amplitude
driven oscillator
a system that is designed to oscillate at a constant amplitude by including a force to overcome frictional losses
resonance
an increase in the amplitude of a vibration due to additional wave input
wave
a disruption that carries energy from one location to another
mechanical wave
a wave that carries energy through a physical medium
electromagnet wave
a disruption in an electromagnetic field that carries energy, even through the vacuum of space
crest
the highest point of a wave
trough
the lowest point of a wave
wavelength
the distance between two identical points on successive waves
wave height
the vertical distance between the trough and crest of a wave
amplitude
the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position during periodic motion
transverse wave
a wave in which the disruptions move perpendicular to the direction of wave travel
longitudinal wave
a wave in which the disruptions are parallel to the direction of wave travel
compression
a region of high density and pressure in a longitudinal (compression) wave
rarefaction
a region of lower density and pressure in a longitudinal (compression) wave
surface wave
a wave that occurs along the interface between two media
frequency
the number of waves or cycles that occurs per second
reflection
the bouncing of waves off a surface
regular reflection
reflection that occurs when a smooth surface reflects light rays in mostly the same direction; also known as specular reflection
diffuse reflection
the reflection off a rough or uneven surface that reflects light rays in all directions
refraction
a change in wave direction due to a change in a waves speed as it enters a new medium
standing wave
a wave that is moving even though the locations of the crests and troughs appear to be stationary
doppler effect
the perceived change in the frequency of a wave due to the motion of the waves source or of the receiver
periodic motion
motion that repeats in equal time intervals
period
the time interval (T) for one complete cycle of the periodic motion
damping
reducing the amplitude of periodic motion by applying a force that works against the motion
damped oscillator
a system that is designed to oscillate but includes a force to reduce the amplitude
wave
a disruption that carries energy from one location to another
mechanical wave
a disruption that carries energy from one location to another
electromagnet wave
a disruption in an electromagnetic field that carries energy, even through the vacuum of space
crest
the highest point of a wave
trough
the lowest point of a wave
wave height
the vertical distance between the trough and crest of a wave
amplitude
the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position during periodic motion
transverse wave
a wave in which the disruptions move perpendicular to the direction of wave travel
longitudinal wave
a wave in which the disruptions are parallel to the direction of wave travels
surface wave
a wave that occurs along the interface between two media
reflection
the bouncing of waves off a surface
regular reflection
reflection that occurs when a smooth surface reflects light rays in mostly the same direction; also known as specular reflection.
diffuse reflection
the reflection off a rough or uneven surface that reflects light rays in all directions
standing wave
a wave that is moving even though the locations of the crests and troughs appear to be stationary
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