Waves

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter, typically characterized by oscillations.

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What are the two main types of waves?

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Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

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What is the definition of a crest in a wave?

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The crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is the definition of a trough in a wave?

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The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is wavelength?

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

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What is amplitude in the context of waves?

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

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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

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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.

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What is the term for the energy carried by a wave?

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The energy carried by a wave is referred to as wave energy.

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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.