C13L2 Wave Properties

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

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The maximum distance that the wave moves from its resting position.

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How does amplitude relate to wave energy?

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The larger the amplitude, the more energy the wave carries.

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How is wave speed calculated?

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Wave speed is calculated by multiplying frequency by wavelength.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance from one point on a wave to the same point on the next wave.

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What is a wave?

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

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What is frequency in relation to waves?

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The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

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What is a crest in a wave?

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The highest point of a wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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The lowest point of a wave.

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What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

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Wave speed = Frequency × Wavelength.