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Chapter 1 Waves
Section 2
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7th Grade
02/07/2013
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Term
wavelength
 Definition
the distance between any two adjacent crests or compressions in a series of waves
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amplitude
 Definition
the maximum distance the wave vibrates from its rest position
Term
frequency
 Definition
the number of waves produced in a given amount of time
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wave speed
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the speed at which a wave travels
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High energy is caused by
 Definition
high amplitude or high frequency
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low energy
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How does a small amplitude effect the energy level of the wave?
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