Waves

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What are the two main types of waves?

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Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

How do transverse waves move in relation to energy flow?

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Transverse waves carry energy at a right angle or perpendicular to the direction of energy flow.

Front

What type of wave is sound classified as?

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Sound is classified as a longitudinal wave.

Front

What is a mechanical wave?

Back

A mechanical wave is a type of wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

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The lowest point on a wave is called the trough.

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

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The highest point on a wave is called the crest.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

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The wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

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

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.