Waves

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What are the two main types of waves?

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The two main types of waves are mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel, such as sound waves.

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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 travel, such as water waves.

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What is amplitude?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a wave move from their rest position.

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What is 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?

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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 frequency and wavelength?

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The relationship is inversely proportional; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

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What is a compression in a longitudinal wave?

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

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What is a rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

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