Wave Properties

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What are sound waves?

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Sound waves are vibrations that travel through a medium (like air, water, or solids) and require particles to move.

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What do sound waves need to travel?

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Sound waves need particles to travel; they cannot move through a vacuum.

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What is echolocation?

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Echolocation is a method used by animals like dolphins to communicate and locate objects by using sound waves.

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

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The amplitude of a wave is the height of the wave from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

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What happens to the amplitude when more energy is added to a wave?

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When more energy is added to a wave, its amplitude increases.

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What is wavelength?

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

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Can sound waves travel in space?

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No, sound waves cannot travel in space because there are no particles to carry the sound.

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What is a medium in the context of waves?

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A medium is a substance (solid, liquid, or gas) through which waves travel.

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What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

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

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What is a wave machine?

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A wave machine is a device that simulates waves in water, showing how waves move and interact.