Characteristics of Waves

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Waves carry energy from one place to another

Amplitude, a

The distance from the middle to either the trough or peak

Wavelength, ? (metres)

The distance of one full cycle of a wave

Frequency, f (Hertz, Hz)

The number of waves that pass a point in 1 second

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