10PHY3 Unit 3 (Wave It!) Definitions
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amplitude (A)
the maximum displacement of the wave from its equilibrium position.
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wavelength (λ)
the distance over which a wave’s shape repeats.
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frequency (F)
the number of waves that pass a certain point every second, measured in hertz (Hz).
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period (T)
the amount of time needed for a wave to pass a certain point, measured in seconds (s).
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reflection
the change in the direction of a wave such that it returns to the medium from which it originated.
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refraction
the change in direction of wave propagation due to a change in transmission medium.
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dispersion
the visible separation of colours.
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