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 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 crest?

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A crest is the highest point of a wave above the line of origin.

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What is a trough?

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A trough is the lowest point of a wave below the line of origin.

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What is frequency?

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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 the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

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What type of wave is a sound wave?

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A sound wave is a longitudinal wave.

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What type of wave is light?

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Light is a transverse wave.

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What is the medium in which waves travel?

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

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What is an example of a wave with high energy?

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Gamma rays are an example of waves with high energy.

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