psyc c1000 ch 5 II: waves

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wavelength

distance between two waves (tip of crest or trough)

light-wise, affects colors we see

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amplitude

height of a wave

light-wise: greater amplitude = brighter

sound-wise: louder

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frequency

number of waves which pass though a point in a second (Hz/Hertz)

sound-wise: determines pitch, high frequency = high pitch, low frequency = low pitch


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waves

light and sound travel in them