Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a type of wave in which the disturbance moves perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a type of wave in which the disturbance moves parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

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How do the particles in a transverse wave move?

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The particles in a transverse wave move up and down or side to side, perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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How do the particles in a longitudinal wave move?

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The particles in a longitudinal wave move back and forth in the same direction as the wave.

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

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Frequency is the number of complete wave cycles that pass a given point in one second, measured in hertz (Hz).

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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The relationship is inversely proportional; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from the rest position, indicating the wave's energy.

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What is the speed of a wave?

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The speed of a wave is the distance traveled by a wave in a given amount of time, calculated as speed = wavelength × frequency.

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What is a wave's crest?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave.