Waves

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What is the highest point of a wave called?

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Crest

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What is the distance between two consecutive points in a wave that are in phase?

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Wavelength

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What is the term for the number of wave cycles passing a point in a given time?

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Frequency

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What type of wave has particles that vibrate parallel to the direction of wave motion?

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Longitudinal wave

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What is the lowest point of a wave called?

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Trough

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What is the term for the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position?

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Amplitude

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

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Frequency is inversely proportional to wavelength; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

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What is the speed of a wave?

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The speed of a wave is calculated by the formula: speed = frequency × wavelength.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A type of wave where particles vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave motion.

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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 displacements.