Introduction to Waves

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What are waves produced by?

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Waves are produced by vibrations.

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What do waves transport from place to place?

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Waves transport energy.

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What is a wave also called?

Back

A wave is also called a disturbance.

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What property of the wave is represented by the letter 'A'?

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The property represented by the letter 'A' is wavelength.

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What is the low point on a wave called?

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The low point on a wave is called the trough.

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What is the definition of a wave?

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A wave is a repeating motion that transfers energy through a medium.

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What is the highest point of a wave called?

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The highest point of a wave is called the crest.

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What is the distance between two consecutive crests called?

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The distance between two consecutive crests is called the wavelength.

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

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The amplitude of a wave is the maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough.

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What is the frequency of a wave?

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The frequency of a wave is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.