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Waves
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Total cards: 7•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
Wavelength
Back (Answer)
The distance between the same point on consecutive waves. Often measured from crest to crest, or trough to trough.
#2
Front (Question)
Frequency
Back (Answer)
The number of wavelengths that pass a fixed point in 1 second
#3
Front (Question)
Crest
Back (Answer)
The highest point on a waveform
#4
Front (Question)
Trough
Back (Answer)
The lowest point on a waveform
#5
Front (Question)
Amplitude
Back (Answer)
The vertical distance between the crest or trough, and the reference line
#6
Front (Question)
Reference line
Back (Answer)
The line or position of the medium when it is at rest
#7
Front (Question)
Medium
Back (Answer)
The material that waves are traveling through