Wave Properties

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What is the definition of amplitude in wave properties?

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

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What is transferred by waves as they propagate through a medium?

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Waves transfer energy from one location to another.

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How does an increase in energy affect the amplitude of a wave?

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When energy increases, the amplitude of the wave increases.

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What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

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Longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation, while transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is echolocation and how do dolphins use it?

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Echolocation is a biological sonar used by dolphins to communicate and navigate underwater by emitting sound waves and interpreting the echoes.

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

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Wavelength is the distance between successive crests or troughs of a wave.

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What is frequency in the context of wave properties?

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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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How are frequency and wavelength related in wave properties?

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

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What is the speed of a wave and how is it calculated?

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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 = frequency × wavelength.

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What is the principle of superposition in wave theory?

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The principle of superposition states that when two or more waves overlap, the resulting wave displacement is the sum of the individual wave displacements.