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A wave can be characterized by the following properties: its speed; frequency; wavelength; period; amplitude; whether it is longitudinal or transverse; its polarization; whether it is a mechanical, electromagnetic or other type of wave.
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∙ 13y agofrequency (how many times per second it moves up and down, Hz)
wavelength (length of the wave, m)
amplitude (how large the waves are, oscillating var)
Also waves can be characterized by three modes:
Up and down
Side to side
Mixed mode
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