Describing Waves - Science T1 PHYSICS

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speed

distance it travels per unit time (m/s)

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wavelength

distance between any point on a wave and the equivalent point on the next (m)

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amplitude

max. distance point moves from rest position when a wave passses

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frequency

number of wavelengths per sec (Hz)

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period

time for 1 oscillation (1 wavelength) period = 1/frequency. sl unit - seconds (s)