RESET ALL

rest position (equilibrium)

direction of particle movement

trough

points in phase

wavelength

crest

direction of wave movement

amplitude

points out of phase
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rest position (equilibrium)
direction of particle movement
trough
points in phase
wavelength
crest
direction of wave movement
amplitude
points out of phase