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Traveling Waves

Source of package openstax.fluids_waves · OpenStax University Physics, ch. 16 Waves, module m58368

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<definition id="fs-id1165038295183"> <term>longitudinal wave</term> <meaning id="fs-id1165036846793">wave in which the disturbance is parallel to the direction of propagation</meaning> </definition>

Referencing norms: ParallelMotionIsNotTransverse, medium_moves_parallel

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<definition id="fs-id1165038183664"> <term>transverse wave</term> <meaning id="fs-id1165036741880">wave in which the disturbance is perpendicular to the direction of propagation</meaning> </definition>

Referencing norms: PerpendicularMotionIsTransverse, medium_moves_perpendicular

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<definition id="fs-id1165038022748"> <term>wave</term> <meaning id="fs-id1165036873460">disturbance that moves from its source and carries energy</meaning> </definition>
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<definition id="fs-id1165036986378"> <term>wavelength</term> <meaning id="fs-id1165036791643">distance between adjacent identical parts of a wave</meaning> </definition>

Referencing norms: wavelength

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<definition id="fs-id1165038030038"> <term>wave speed</term> <meaning id="fs-id1165037166751">magnitude of the wave velocity</meaning> </definition>

Referencing norms: WaveSpeedIsFrequencyTimesWavelength, wave_frequency

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