Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

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Frequency

________ is the number if complete waves passing a certain point per second.

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longitudinal waves

In ________, the oscillations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer.

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medium

When waves travel through a(n) ________, the particles of the ________ oscillate and transfer energy between each other.

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wavelength

The ________ is the distance between the same point on two adjacent waves.

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Frequency

________ is measured in hertz.

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Longitudinal waves

________ have parallel vibrations.

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From the frequency, you can find the period of a wave using

T=1/f

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frequency x wavelength

Wave speed =_________

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v=f

____w

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wave speed = frequency x wavelength

Wave equation full:________

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