Wave Properties

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What type of wave is a sound wave?

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Longitudinal waves are waves where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

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What is the height of a wave called?

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Amplitude is the maximum height of a wave from its rest position.

Front

What happens to the ball placed inside the water wave machine?

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The ball stays in place while the wave moves through the water.

Front

Dolphins communicate underwater using sound waves. This is called _____________.

Back

Echolocation is the use of sound waves to locate objects.

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What type of wave travels up and down?

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Transverse waves are waves where the particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is wavelength?

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

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What is a medium in wave properties?

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

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What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

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In longitudinal waves, particles move parallel to the wave direction; in transverse waves, particles move perpendicular to the wave direction.

Front

What is frequency in wave properties?

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

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What is an example of a transverse wave?

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An example of a transverse wave is a wave on a string or light waves.