Waves

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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

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How can wavelength be measured in a wave?

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Wavelength can be measured from crest to crest or from trough to trough.

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What are the two main types of waves?

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The two main types of waves are longitudinal waves and transverse waves.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

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

Front

What is a transverse wave?

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

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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

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What is the significance of crests in a wave?

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Crests are the highest points of a wave and are important for determining wave properties such as amplitude and frequency.

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What is the significance of troughs in a wave?

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Troughs are the lowest points of a wave and are important for determining wave properties such as amplitude and wavelength.

Front

Why can't sound travel in space?

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Sound cannot travel in space because there is no medium (such as air) for it to travel through.

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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, indicating the energy of the wave.