Wave Patterns and Properties

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True or False? Waves can move objects.

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True

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The higher the frequency, the __________ the wavelength.

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shorter

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What is the bottom of a wave called?

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trough

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Define frequency in the context of waves.

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the number of vibrations per unit of time

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What does Label #1 show in a wave diagram?

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Wavelength

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What is the definition of a wave?

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A disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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The maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

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What is the relationship between frequency and period?

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Frequency is the inverse of the period; frequency = 1/period.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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

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What is a transverse wave?

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