Waves

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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

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What does amplitude refer to in a wave?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that the wave moves away from its rest position.

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What is frequency in the context of waves?

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

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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A crest is the highest point of a transverse wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a transverse wave.

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What is compression in a longitudinal wave?

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

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What is rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

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Rarefaction is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart.

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How is wavelength measured?

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Wavelength is measured from crest to crest or trough to trough.