Wave Properties and Definitions

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Vocabulary flashcards covering the basic definitions and properties of waves from the lecture.

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Rest Position

Flat baseline or equilibrium position

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Crest

Highest point in a wave above rest position

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Trough

Lowest point in a wave below rest position

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Wavelength

Distance from one crest to the next

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Frequency

Number of crests that cross a point per second

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Amplitude

Distance between equilibrium position and the crest or trough = intensity or energy of the wave