characteristics of waves-

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What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or a medium without the permanent displacement of the particles.

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What are the two main types of mechanical waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

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Define a longitudinal wave.

Back

A longitudinal wave is a type of wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's propagation.

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Define a transverse wave.

Back

A transverse wave is a type of wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation.

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What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, which is related to the energy carried by the wave.

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What is wavelength?

Back

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?

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Frequency is the number of complete waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time, usually measured in hertz (Hz).

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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

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What is a compression in a longitudinal wave?

Back

A compression is a region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are closest together.

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What is a rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

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A rarefaction is a region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are furthest apart.