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Wave Basics
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- 1DisplacementSymbol: x
Measured In: Metres (m)
Definition: How far a point on the wave has moved from its undisturbed position - 2AmplitudeSymbol: A
Measured In: Metres (m)
Definition: The maximum magnitude of the displacement, i.e. the distance from the undisturbed position to the crest. - 3WavelengthSymbol: Lambda
Measured In: Metres (m)
Definition: The length of one whole wave oscillation or wave cycle - 4PeriodSymbol: T
Measured In: Seconds (s)
Definition: The time taken for one whole wave cycle. - 5FrequencySymbol: f
Measured In: Hertz (Hz)
Definition: The number of whole wave cycles per second passing the given point. - 6PhaseDefinition: A measurement of the position of a certain point along the wave cycle.
- 7Phase DifferenceDefinition: The amount by which one wave lags behind another wave.
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