Waves Test Review

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What does it mean to transmit something?

Back

To pass something from one place to another or through an object.

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What type of wave is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a mechanical wave where the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is the difference between waves on the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The difference is in their wavelength.

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What is a crest in a wave?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

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What is the distance between two crests or two troughs called?

Back

Wavelength.

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What is the definition of frequency in relation to waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum extent of a wave's displacement from its rest position.

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What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is an example of a mechanical wave?

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Sound waves are an example of mechanical waves.