Mechanical Waves

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What is a mechanical wave?

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A mechanical wave is a disturbance that travels through a medium, transferring energy from one point to another.

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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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 in the context of waves?

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

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What is amplitude?

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

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What is the wave speed equation?

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The wave speed (v) is calculated using the equation v = λ x f, where λ is the wavelength and f is the frequency.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a type of wave where the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is a surface wave?

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A surface wave is a wave that travels along the interface between two different media, exhibiting characteristics of both transverse and longitudinal waves.

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What is a medium in wave mechanics?

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A medium is the substance or material through which a mechanical wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

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What is the relationship between wave speed, wavelength, and frequency?

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The relationship is given by the equation v = λ x f, meaning wave speed is the product of wavelength and frequency.