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Wave properties: definitions and key terms
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- 1Progressive WaveA transfer of energy as a result of oscillations without the transfer of the medium
- 2Stationary waveA wave which traps or stores energy
- 3DiffractionWaves spread out when passing through a gap or obstical
- 4WavelengthThe minimum distance between two points ocsillating in phase.
- 5FrequencyThe number of wavelengths passing a given point per unit time.
- 6DisplacementThe distance travelled from the equilibrium position in a perticular direction.
- 7InterferenceWhen waves meet or combinge there is a change in overall displacement.
- 8CoherenceConstant phase difference between waves
- 9Line spectrumLight emitted from excited atomsproduces a series of bright coloured lines.
- 10De Broglie WavelengthElectrons are observed to behave as waves or show wave like properties, where the wavelength depends on its speed or momentum.
- 11PhotonA quantum of EM energy.
- 12Continuous spectrumAll wavelengths are present (in the radiation)
- 13Plane polarised waveA transverse
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