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Wave Energy
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7th Grade
01/03/2012

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Wavelength
Definition
distance between 2 similar points following one another on a wave.
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Vibration
Definition
movement that follows the same path over and over again
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energy transfer
Definition
energy that moves from one particle to another.
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crest
Definition
highest point of a wave
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trough
Definition
lowest point of a wave
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frequency
Definition
number of waves that pass a certain point in a given amount of time
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amplitude
Definition
greatest distance from rest to crest of a wave
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transverse wave
Definition
wave in which is in motion of the medium is at right angles to the direction of the wave
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matter
Definition
solid liquid and gases.
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seismic waves
Definition
waves from earthquake
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longitudinal wave
Definition
wave that is in motion of medium is parallel to the direction of wave
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wave
Definition
traveling disturbance that carries energy from one place to another.
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mechanical wave
Definition
wave that disturbs a medium
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medium
Definition
material through which a mechanical wave travels
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rare fraction
Definition
particles that are the most spread out
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compression
Definition
particles that are the most close together
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parallel
Definition
2 straight lines that never cross
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perpendicular
Definition
90 degree angle particles are moving 90degrees
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rest
Definition
when a wave isn't moving
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energy.
Definition
force in the wave
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