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Frequency
Frequency is the number of waves in a given time period.
Amplitude
Amplitude is the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position.
Crest
Crest is the highest point of a wave where the amplitude is greatest.
Trough
Trough is the lowest point of a wave where the amplitude is at its minimum.
Rarefaction
A rarefaction is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart.
Compression
A compression is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are close together.
Medium
A medium is the substance through which a wave travels through.
Wave
A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through a medium.
transverse wave
A transverse wave is a type of wave where the particles motion is perpendicular to the direction of the wave propagation.
longitudinal wave
A longitudinal wave is a wave that moves parallel to the direction of wave propagation.