Mechanical Waves Mechanical Wave
Mechanical Waves Mechanical Wave
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Sec. 17.2 - PROPERTIES OF MECHANICAL WAVES<br />
Periodic motion - any motion that repeats at regular intervals<br />
Period - the time required for one cycle (time between 2<br />
successive crests or compressions)<br />
Frequency - the number of complete wave cycles in a given time<br />
(cycles per second = hertz (Hz)<br />
Frequency = frequency of the vibration source producing the<br />
wave<br />
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