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Crest
The highest point of a wave.
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Trough
The lowest point of a wave.
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Wave Pulse
A single, short disturbance that moves through a medium.
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Wavelength
The distance between two crests or two troughs.
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Frequency
How many waves pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).
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Period
The time it takes for one full wave to pass a point.
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Amplitude
The height of the wave from its resting position.
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Standing Wave
A wave that appears not to move.
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Transverse Waves
Waves where particles move perpendicular to the wave direction.
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Longitudinal Waves
Waves where particles move parallel to the wave direction.
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Surface Waves
Waves that exhibit a combination of perpendicular and parallel motion.
